Two-Factor ( 2FA ) Authentication – Option – Text Message

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 Daniel Adeniji Account Password, Authentication ( Security ), Authenticator ( Google ), Authy, option ( Security - Authentication ), Security ( Technical ), Technical, TechRepublic, text ( Security - Authentication - option ), Time-based one-time password ( TOTP ) ( Security – Authentication – Option ), Two-factor authentication ( Security - Authentication )

Background Let us quickly cover how 2FA works. As well as what it has going for it. And, also some of its not so good. Set Up To set up 2FA, you register a phone number and choose verification method. Currently Supported Verification Methods includes:- Text Messages Apps Usage Login To log into your … Continue reading Two-Factor ( 2FA ) Authentication – Option – Text Message

Jack Wallen:- Security – Why 2FA is failing and what should be done about it

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Daniel Adeniji Account Password, Authentication ( Security ), Authenticator ( Google ), Authy, option ( Security - Authentication ), Security ( Technical ), Technical, TechRepublic, text ( Security - Authentication - option ), Time-based one-time password ( TOTP ) ( Security – Authentication – Option ), Two-factor authentication ( Security - Authentication )

Background I think this is an important testimony by Jack Wallen. Article Link Jack Wallen details a recent hack and why he believes one aspect of two-factor authentication is part of the problem. Recently, my PayPal account was hacked, and it’s not the first or second time it’s happened. Fortunately, I have enough alerts set … Continue reading Jack Wallen:- Security – Why 2FA is failing and what should be done about it

LinkedIn – Security – Two Factor Authentication – Verification Method – Phone

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Daniel Adeniji Authentication ( Security ), LinkedIn, Multi-factor Authentication, security ( LinkedIn ), Technical, Two-factor authentication ( Security - Authentication )

Background Please continue to follow Best Practices as much as possible with your online Accounts. Online Accounts inclusive of Banking, Email, Social Media. Linked In Security Relative to Facebook there is not a lot of miscreants on LinkedIn. Please use that grace wisely. Two Factor Authentication If you do not have Two Factor Authentication setup, … Continue reading LinkedIn – Security – Two Factor Authentication – Verification Method – Phone

Microsoft – Hotmail – Security – Activity Log – 2021- December

December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 Daniel Adeniji Account Password, Authentication ( Security ), Hotmail, Multi-factor Authentication, security ( Hotmail ), Technical, Two-factor authentication ( Security - Authentication )

Background Will like to offer an update on how important it is to keep abreast of login attempts to your email account. Previous Posts 2021-May Email:- Microsoft account un-usual sign-in activity Link 2021-May Microsoft - Hotmail - Security - Activity Log - 2021 - May Link Microsoft - Hotmail Again, we will cover Microsoft's … Continue reading Microsoft – Hotmail – Security – Activity Log – 2021- December

Google:- Project Zero Versus NSO Group

December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 Daniel Adeniji Android, Apple, Citizen Lab ( University of Toronto ), crime ( Criminal Justice ), England ( Country ), Google, Humanity, Ian Beer ( Software Engineer ), iMessage ( Apple - Service ), Inspiration, Israel ( Country ), Life, Lily Hay Newman, MSNBC, Multi-factor Authentication, Natalie Silvanovich ( Software Security Researcher ), NSO Group ( NSO Group Technologies ), Phishing ( Email ), Project Zero ( Google - Project ), Samuel Groß ( Software Engineer ), Security ( Technical ), service ( Apple ), Social Media, Two-factor authentication ( Security - Authentication ), United Arab Emirates - UAE ( Country ), University of Toronto ( Toronto - Ontario - Canada ), WhatsApp, Wired ForcedEntry

Stories Wired Lily Hay Newman Hackers Can Break Into an iPhone Just by Sending a Text Link When you think about how hackers could break into your smartphone, you probably imagine it would start with clicking a malicious link in a text, downloading a fraudulent app, or some other way you accidentally let them in. … Continue reading Google:- Project Zero Versus NSO Group

Facebook:- Facebook parent company, metaverse, bans private spy firms from Facebook, Instagram

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 Daniel Adeniji Ayman Nour ( Politician - Egyptian Exile ), BelltroX, Black Cube, Bluehawk CI, Business Standard ( Newspaper - India ), Citizen Lab ( University of Toronto ), Cobwebs Technologies, Cognyte, crime ( Criminal Justice ), Cytrox, Daily Beast, Dubai ( Country ), England ( Country ), FaceBook, Hacker, Harvey Weinstein, Humanity, Inspiration, Instagram, Israel ( Country ), Life, MSNBC, Multi-factor Authentication, Phishing ( Email ), Security ( Technical ), Social Media, Two-factor authentication ( Security - Authentication ), United Arab Emirates - UAE ( Country ), University of Toronto ( Toronto - Ontario - Canada ), WhatsApp

Background It is really sad to the extent that journalists, human rights activists & advocates, political dissidents, and private citizens and their families are the subject of intrusion by governments, corporations, and organizations. Stories Daily Beast 2021-December-16th Reports From Meta, Citizen Lab Reveal Dark World of Facebook Cyber Spies-for-Hire Adam Rawnsley Link Researchers at Facebook … Continue reading Facebook:- Facebook parent company, metaverse, bans private spy firms from Facebook, Instagram

Facebook:- “It´s you in this video”

December 17, 2021August 27, 2022 Daniel Adeniji Account Password, Authentication ( Security ), crime ( Criminal Justice ), Email, FaceBook, Hacker, Humanity, Inspiration, Life, Messenger ( Facebook ), Multi-factor Authentication, Phishing, Phishing ( Email ), security ( Facebook ), Security ( Technical ), Social Media, Two-factor authentication ( Security - Authentication )

Background Facebook is heaven for social engineering shenanigans. Facebook Facebook Message Initial Correspondence On 2021-December-5th 8 PM, I received an email from a good man:- It read:- Textual It´s you in this video😱 😥!!! https://h5l.eu/a90c638c9e Image My Reply On 2021-December-5th 11 PM, I asked if it is OK to follow the link. It … Continue reading Facebook:- “It´s you in this video”

Email:- Microsoft account un-usual sign-in activity

November 13, 2021November 13, 2021 Daniel Adeniji Andrew Grove ( Electrical Engineer ), Email, Hotmail, Microsoft, Phishing ( Email ), security ( Hotmail ), SPAM, Technical, Two-factor authentication ( Security - Authentication ) microsoft.unusual.sign@realstart-upservices.net

Background This morning received an interesting email. Email Body Image Text Microsoft account un-usual sign-in activity. Microsoft account Unusual sign-in activity We detected something unusual about a recent sign-in to the Microsoft account daniel@hotmail.com. Sign-in details Country/region: United States IP address: 23.81.119.11 Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2021 03:44:08 +0000 (GMT) Platform: Windows Browser: Microsoft Edge Please … Continue reading Email:- Microsoft account un-usual sign-in activity

Microsoft – Hotmail – Security – Activity Log – 2021 – May

May 12, 2021December 23, 2021 Daniel Adeniji Account Password, Authentication ( Security ), Hotmail, Multi-factor Authentication, security ( Hotmail ), Technical, Two-factor authentication ( Security - Authentication )

Background Will like to touch on how to track login attempts to one's email account. Microsoft - Hotmail In this post, we will cover Microsoft's Hotmail. Activity Activity Log To access your Hotmail Account Activity Log, please follow the directions listed below. Launch a web browser Access Activity Log URL Enter this URL, https://account.live.com/Activity … Continue reading Microsoft – Hotmail – Security – Activity Log – 2021 – May

WordPress – Two-Factor Authentication

October 8, 2018February 28, 2019 Daniel Adeniji Authentication ( Security ), Multi-factor Authentication, WordPress

Background I am a firm believer in glasnost. And, for that reason I choose not to talk much about security in the open space. But, in truth like a lot of things, conditions push us towards "closeness" ever so often. Definition Wikipedia Link Multi-factor authentication is a method of confirming a user's claimed identity in … Continue reading WordPress – Two-Factor Authentication