The possession factor in security authentication involves using a physical item, like a mobile phone or security token, for user verification. It’s often used in conjunction with other methods like passwords (knowledge factor) or biometrics (inherence factor) in two-factor (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems, enhancing overall security. While stronger than single-factor methods, risks include potential theft or misuse of the physical item.

New Report Warns of Ransomware Actors Building Organizational Structure For Complex Attacks
A Coveware report reveals a shift in the ransomware landscape, with evolving organizational structures enabling complex attacks. The once-dominant Ransomware-as-a-Service model is now “irreversibly tarnished,”