Can I Use a Hardware Key Instead of an App for MFA?
Can a hardware key replace an authenticator app? Compare phishing resistance, usability, recovery, and enterprise deployment options.
Phishing
Why Do I Have to Prove Who I Am, But the Website Doesn't?
For decades, authentication has been built around one question: “Who are you?” In a world of phishing, deepfakes, AI-generated deception and nearly perfect digital impersonation, perhaps it's time we asked the other side the same question.
What Information Should I Never Use for Authentication Questions?
What should you never use for security questions? Learn why public personal facts weaken account recovery and how passwordless authentication helps.
What's the Difference Between 2FA and MFA®? Understanding Authentication Factor Types
Learn the difference between 2FA and MFA, explore the main authentication factor types, and see why phishing-resistant passwordless authentication offers stronger protection.
In English, please: Verizon’s Data Breach Report Explained by a Cyber Security Engineer.
A Cyber Security engineer's take on Verizon’s data breach report 2024. We help businesses better understand vulnerabilities and take actionable steps to improve security.
Complying with NIST 800-63-B AAL3
Updated NIST Guidelines for Authentication 800-63-B further defining the different levels of authentication strength for “verifier impersonation resistance”. This is a key defense against all forms of social engineering, MitM, Browser-n-Browser, website impersonation, and Phishing attacks. How strong is your authentication?
Hacker Alerts 2022
Keep up-to-date with PasswordFree.us on the latest phishing and cyber-attacks as well as data breaches.