2FA
What to do if you lose your phone with an authenticator app
Can’t sign in to an account because your authenticator app is on a lost phone? Here’s what to do.
Tolkien’s dwarves and their cybersecurity technologies
Examples of the cybersecurity technologies and practices of Durin’s folk abound in Tolkien’s Middle-earth.
Transformers as a cybersecurity how-to guide
Want to teach your kid the concept of cybersecurity? Start with Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy.
gamersHow to protect your Battle.net account from hackers and scammers
A complete guide to security and privacy settings for your Battle.net account.
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passwordsHow identification, authentication, and authorization differ
We use raccoons to explain how identification, authorization, and authentication differ, and why 2FA is necessary.
So, your account was hacked. What now?
What to do if an account is hijacked: How to minimize damage, restore your Digital Comfort Zone, and avoid getting bamboozled.
How cybercriminals victimize WoW players
How attackers hunt for Battle.net accounts in World of Warcraft, aiming to get valuable content.
How to secure PayPal
Your online finances need proper protection. Learn how to secure your PayPal account.
Protecting your Steam account against scammers and trolls
A brief but comprehensive guide to security and privacy on the world’s most popular gaming platform.
The Seven Young Goats and multifactor authentication
We analyze the fairy tale The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats in terms of cybersecurity
phishingDear YouTubers, phishers are after your accounts
This phishing campaign is so convincing that even savvy YouTubers may be duped into giving crooks control of their accounts.
Cybercriminals intercept codes used for banking to empty your accounts
Crooks hacked telecom protocol SS7 to steal banking two-factor authentication codes.
Change Your Password Day Strong Password Day
Changing passwords regularly is outdated. Use strong and unique passwords that are easy to remember instead. Here’s how to make them.
Why you should never reuse passwords
Designer Mark used the same password for all of his accounts — and lived to regret it. Here’s his story.
SMS-based two-factor authentication is not safe — consider these alternative 2FA methods instead
Why SMS isn’t the best choice for two-factor authentication, and what alternative types of 2FA you should consider.
Making two-factor authentication much stronger in two easy steps
Speaking of two-factor authentication — as we often do — did you know some convenient settings render it utterly useless? Let’s do it right.
Hijacking online accounts through voicemail
When it comes to online accounts, voicemail is a major security hole. Here’s why.
Human-friendly account protection
How to protect the financial accounts of your clients without scaring them away.