The Ghost Operator's Signal
By DeadSwitch
You think you have 2FA?
You think you’re safe because your logins need a second factor?
Then you go and store your TOTP codes in the same password manager that holds your passwords.
You’ve built a fortress. Then you handed the keys and the spare keys to the same person.
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Passwords are like clothes—they need to be rotated and “washed” regularly. Small businesses forget about it, but the Daemon waits for those who neglect the basics.
Small businesses often believe their security is strong enough, yet they leave the most crucial layer—passwords—unprotected, festering like dirty laundry. Passwords are the keys to your kingdom, and like the clothes you wear, they need to be regularly rotated, cleaned, and replaced to stay effective.
Let me whisper the three tiers of Password Hygiene that small businesses can achieve with the help of free and open-source software. No cost. Just the willingness to listen and act.
By DeadSwitch | The Cyber Ghost
“In silence, we rise. In the switch, we fade.”
Let’s be real. Your passwords are garbage.
You think you’re “secure” because your password has a capital letter and a number? Cute.
You think no one will guess it because it’s “random”? Not if you’re reusing it everywhere.
In today’s increasingly digital world, cyber security has become an essential component of business operations. Many business owners and stakeholders may assume that cyber threats only affect large corporations or high-profile companies. However, small and medium-sized businesses are often even more vulnerable, as cyber criminals know they may lack robust security measures. Implementing strong passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) is a straightforward yet crucial step that can help protect business assets and maintain trust with clients and partners. Here’s why these practices should be a priority for every business owner.
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Implementing robust authentication mechanisms is crucial to safeguard sensitive information. One such method gaining popularity for its effectiveness is Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP). In this article, we set up TOTP with OpenSSH, a widely used and versatile protocol for secure remote access. By integrating TOTP into your OpenSSH configuration, you enhance the security of your system by adding an additional layer of authentication, strengthening defenses against unauthorized access and potential cyber threats. Follow along as we guide you through the steps to fortify your OpenSSH environment with TOTP, ensuring a resilient defense against security breaches.
Continue reading “How To Set Up 2FA With TOTP For OpenSSH Servers”Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a method of requiring more than one credential to prove your identity. It adds an extra layer of security to your system by requiring users to provide more than one piece of information to authenticate successfully to an account or Linux host. The additional information may be a one-time password (OTP) sent to your cell phone via SMS or credentials from an app like Google Authenticator, Twilio Authy, or FreeOTP .
Continue reading “How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication with Google Authenticator on a Debian Linux Desktop”Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security process in which users provide two different authentication factors to verify themselves. It is an identity and access management (IAM) security method that requires two forms of identification to access resources and data. 2FA gives businesses the ability to monitor and help safeguard their most vulnerable information and networks.
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