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Password Security Best Practices: What You Need to Know
by Mitnick Security | 02.21.2025 | 8 min

Password Security Best Practices: What You Need to Know

Too many accounts, too many passwords. No wonder people use “password123” or repeat the same one everywhere, skipping multi-factor authentication and password managers because security feels like extr...

Password Management
4 Types of Generative AI Attacks to Be Aware Of in 2025
by Mitnick Security | 02.10.2025 | 7 min

4 Types of Generative AI Attacks to Be Aware Of in 2025

AI Fatigue Is Real—But Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Tune Out Yet

Password Management, malware, AI, phishing
Password Management Best Practices: How Secure Are Password Managers?
by Mitnick Security | 05.21.2024 | 6 min

Password Management Best Practices: How Secure Are Password Managers?

Password managers are convenient tools for storing, organizing, and accessing passwords. But are they safe from cyber attacks?

Password Management
What Is Credential Harvesting and How Do Threat Actors Pull It Off?
by Mitnick Security | 05.06.2024 | 6 min

What Is Credential Harvesting and How Do Threat Actors Pull It Off?

Credential harvesting, otherwise known as credential compromising or credential theft, can be a highly devastating cyber threat. It also happens to be very successful, as over 79% of business accounts...

Password Management
Everything You Need To Know About Mitnick's Crack-in-the-Box Password Cracker
by Mitnick Security | 06.01.2023 | 7 min

Everything You Need To Know About Mitnick's Crack-in-the-Box Password Cracker

Password cracking is a popular method used by hackers worldwide to ultimately gain access to sensitive data, making it vital for organizations to ensure their passwords are strong enough to withstand ...

penetration testing, Password Management
Password Spraying Attacks: Technique and Prevention
by Mitnick Security | 02.06.2023 | 6 min

Password Spraying Attacks: Technique and Prevention

Many organizations have cyber security measures in place to prevent threat actors from breaching defenses and launching their attacks. However, there may be a gaping hole in your organization’s securi...

Password Management
4 Key Benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
by Mitnick Security | 12.22.2022 | 6 min

4 Key Benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

In today’s world, using single-factor authentication (SFA) such as a lone password or a PIN number to access private data may no longer cut it. With the rise of cyber security threats — including an i...

2FA, Password Management, Multifactor Authentication (MFA
An Overview of the 2021 JBS Meat Supplier Ransomware Attack
by Mitnick Security | 06.03.2021 | 6 min

An Overview of the 2021 JBS Meat Supplier Ransomware Attack

Over the last weekend of May 2021, the world's largest meat supplier became a victim of a malicious cyber attack.

cyber security, Password Management, cyber attack
What is Multi-Factor Authentication & How Does it Work?
by Mitnick Security | 03.31.2021 | 8 min

What is Multi-Factor Authentication & How Does it Work?

It seems that everything we use these days requires a password. From email and social media accounts to everything in between, we always need a password to gain access. But it isn't as simple as just ...

Password Management
8 Password Security Tips from Kevin Mitnick for Better Login Protection
by Mitnick Security | 07.07.2020 | 7 min

8 Password Security Tips from Kevin Mitnick for Better Login Protection

When is the last time you truly considered your password strength and security? While password cracks don’t make the news quite as often as other breaches, they can compromise your systems all-the-sam...

cyber security, Password Management