Hacking Humans A cyber carol. [Only Malware in the Building]
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Dec 3, 2024 Get ready for a festive twist on cybersecurity! The hosts explore the dark yet humorous world of malware through holiday-themed stories. They discuss the evolution of authentication methods, stressing the importance of multi-factor authentication. A creative retelling of a classic tale unveils vital lessons about social engineering threats. Plus, the evolving landscape of cybercrime is revealed, targeting consumers like never before. As hackers ponder retirement, the conversation takes a light-hearted turn into holiday reflections. Stay safe this season!
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MFA Evolution
- Rick Howard, playing the Ghost of Christmas Past, discusses the history of multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- He explains various MFA methods, from SMS and email verification to hardware tokens and the newer Passkeys.
Passkeys as the Future
- Dave Bittner suggests that Passkeys are the future of online security for most users.
- He believes hardware tokens remain crucial for highly sensitive data, like corporate secrets.
Hardware Token Challenges
- Rick Howard expresses concern about losing hardware tokens, highlighting a practical challenge.
- Dave Bittner agrees, finding fetching his hardware key a frustrating security roadblock.
