New cyber threats are emerging every day, keeping us on our toes. Let’s talk about some of these threats, including credential stuffing, password spraying, and brute force attacks.
For example, a successful credential stuffing attack hinges upon a victim using the same credentials for multiple accounts. Since threat actors know end users are likely to re-use passwords, a breach of any service has potentially devastating consequences across all of a users accounts if precautions are not taken. Details on this process can be seen below:
Enhance your digital defenses and protect your accounts against cyber threats with these simple, but effective and tried-and-true preventative measures.
| Use Multi-Factor Authentication |
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) uses various sign on methods to verify identity. This requires a combination of something you
- Know – like a password
- Have – like your phone
- Are – a biometric factor, like your face or a fingerprint
| Use a Password Manager |
Password managers keep all your passwords stored in one place and protects access to that place through MFA. This prevents end users from re-using passwords and ensures passwords are not easily guessable.
| Use Security Questions |
Where applicable, you can configure security questions whenever a logon is detected from an unfamiliar device. Make sure your security questions do not contain easily accessible information (such as the high school you attended or your birthday), but instead focus on personal information (like your favorite food or the place of your first date).
As always, Advanced is proud to be here for all your security needs. Reach out now ([email protected]) to determine how you can improve your security posture and keep your business running!
– The Advanced Security Task Force
