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Cybersecurity and infosec are constantly evolving. Today, organizations are doing everything in their power to harden their defenses, protect their internal networks, and secure data from increasing internal and external threats. The need to be ahead of bad actors causes new cybersecurity trends to emerge every year. The following 2020 cybersecurity trends are important ones to watch. #1: Automation for …
Enzoic CEO Michael Greene had a recent session with CyberEd. CyberEd.io provides the latest discussions on cybersecurity topics straight from industry leaders for the security practitioner on-the-go. Here is a quick summary of that session. Strong Authentication Hindering the User Experience Numerous options exist for strong authentication, but most involve introducing some form of friction into the user experience. User …
Identity Theft Protection: A Crucial Consideration in Today’s Heightened Environment Why IDShield Partners with Enzoic for Comprehensive Identity Theft Protection for Our Customers. By Guest Blogger: Allen Spence, Director, IDShield Product Leadership, LegalShield According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there were over 1,200 reported breaches last year alone, which exposed over 400 million records. And as Time’s Patrick Lucas …
Disney+ Launch: A whole new world of excellent content, the same password reuse problem Consumers and critics alike have long clamored for the Disney+ streaming service, however, its recent launch has once again exposed the risks with password reuse. Even a mega-brand like Disney has password risks. An investigation found that less than 48 hours after launch, thousands of exposed …
According to LoyaltyOne, a loyalty advisory company, in the US, there are at least 3.8 billion rewards memberships, which equates to about 10 per consumer. Companies create loyalty programs for their customers because it decreases customer attrition while also giving the company more information on each customer for data mining and partnerships. One key challenge for companies is protecting those …
We all know that data breaches have leaked billions of user credentials (usernames and passwords) on the public internet and dark web. The Global Password Security Report shows an alarming 50% of people reuse the same passwords across their personal and work accounts. If a cybercriminal obtains legitimate credentials for a personal account, they often can also get into that person’s work account because …
Many gaming companies and gaming-related websites prioritize user experience and easy access above security and strong authentication. They have found that increasing friction at login can drive customer attrition… which then translates into decreased revenue. But are they taking security seriously enough? This is a theme Enzoic’s CTO, Mike Wilson, recently explored in a conversation with Threatpost’s Tom Spring. The …
All industries are targets for cyber-attacks, but some are more targeted due to the value of the accounts. Five industries in particular are more at-risk for credential stuffing and account takeover (ATO) attacks. Here is why. With articles coming out daily on new data breaches and leaks, perhaps you heard about the account takeover attacks at Basecamp, Dunkin Donuts, or …
Credential screening providers are critical business partners who help mitigate the risks of cyberattacks and choosing the right one can prevent exposure of additional risks. Depending on how the data is handled, you can introduce more or less risk into your environment. We hope this article is valuable in helping you determine which credential screening provider is right for your …
