Phishing

Research focusing on phishing prevention

A brief overview of passkey

Teaching Phishing

You may have come across terms like “passkeys” or the intriguing idea of going “passwordless.” These concepts might sound confusing, especially since we’re all so used to securing everything with passwords—and constantly reminded of the importance of having strong ones. So, how could a world without passwords possibly be secure? In this blog post, we’ll explore this new method of authentication and break down how it works in a simple, easy-to-understand way. We won’t dive into the technical details, but you’ll get a clear overview of what passkeys are and how they can change the way we stay secure online.

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Sending SMS with a USB GSM modem (and Python)

SMS Phishing Python Cyber-Wise

Despite its occasional unreliability as seen here and there, SMS remains a common communication method. Before diving into Python, understanding AT commands is a good start for interfacing with a USB GSM modem. This concise guide lays out the steps to integrate SMS functionality into your projects, enabling you to utilize the power of SMS communication with ease.

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Are SMS messages vulnerable in 5G ?

SS7 Phishing

This blog discusses the security of SMS in the context of 5G. In a preceding blog (https://cylab.be/blog/171/sms-based-2-factor-authentication-is-insecure), we already addressed the issue of SMS interception in 2G/3G networks and its potential consequences for 2-Factor Authentication. Here, we analyze the situation within the 5G ecosystem.

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