Posts Tagged ‘password attacks’
It’s the Passwords, Stupid
During Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, attempting to keep messages laser-focused on the recession, strategist James Carville famously quipped, “It’s the economy, stupid.” The focus worked and Clinton unseated George H.W. Bush to become the 42nd President of the United States. While much current cybersecurity talk discusses paradigm shifts such as Zero Trust and other important topics, organizations ignore the simplest protections at their peril. Password vulnerabilities still represent the most common attack vector for hackers. This article describes the scary situation regarding password vulnerabilities, defines the five most common password attack methods, and identifies best practices for protecting both individuals and businesses from these threats.
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