BeyondTrust fixes CVSS 9.9 pre-auth RCE flaw (CVE-2026-1731) in Remote Support and PRA; 11,000 instances exposed.

A comprehensive developer guide to implementing secure authentication in modern applications. Covers OAuth 2.0, OIDC, passwordless authentication, passkeys, and enterprise SSO with production-ready ...

Organizations must build on existing security practices and embrace phishing-resistant authentication to deliver robust ...

Learn how to implement Single Sign-On with External Security Token Services (STS). A deep dive into SAML, OIDC, and token exchange for CTOs and VP Engineering.

Security experts advise against using SMS messages for two-factor authentication codes due to their vulnerability to interception or compromise. Recently, a security researcher discovered an unsecured ...

Two-factor authentication adds a barrier between whoever's logging in and the account by requiring authentication in two ways, such as a computer and phone. This ...

Attackers are now targeting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the CrushFTP file transfer software using exploits based on publicly available proof-of-concept code. The security ...

I have long encouraged the use of two-factor authentication (2FA) or two-step verification (2SV) with online accounts whenever possible (for more about the difference, see “Two-Factor Authentication, ...

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Update, Mar. 1, 2025: This story, originally published Feb. 28, now includes details of a new PayPal “no code checkout” scam. Hot on the heels of Google confirming that it is replacing the use of SMS ...

Update Sign-In & Security settings on iPhone, Mac, or the Apple Account page This article explains how to turn on iCloud two-factor authentication to protect your Apple ID/Apple Account from theft, ...