#63 – New Concerns About Two-Factor Authentication


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EFFECTED USERS: Everyone who log in to anything online

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SUMMARY: If you think 2-factor authentication is absolutely safe, think again. There may be a better way to secure your account

Recently, I read an article in Technology Magazine entitled, “Building safe communities online starts with trust.”  The article was generally about Twitter, but it illustrated an interesting aspect of user authentication.  Here is a quote from the article:

“The technology now exists to ask users for an authentic, government-issued ID, matched to a selfie, when they open an account to provide transparency of who is behind a username. It’s equally possible to re-confirm that the person is the one using the account every time they sign in to a website or app.”

SOURCE: “Building safe communities online starts with trust.” 

Here to talk with today about this is Aaron Painter:

Aaron Painter is the CEO of Nametag Inc, and is the author of a best-selling book, LOYAL.  Previously, Aaron was CEO of London-based Cloudreach, the world’s leading independent multi-cloud solutions provider. 

  1. What’s wrong with text messages as an authentication type?
  2. How can a user easily present their government-issued ID to a help desk or customer service representative?
  3. Why are these representatives considered “Identity Investigators”
  4. What happened with the MGM Breach?
  5. Were will 2-Factor or multi-factor authentication be in 5 years?

OTHER RESOURCES

Website: https://www.getnametag.com/


Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpainter/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getnametag/
Aaron’s book LOYAL: https://a.co/d/a5RPfeU

That’s all the time we have!

Thanks for listening.

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David W. Schropfer

David W. Schropfer is a technology executive, author, and speaker with deep expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Operations at DomainSkate, where he leads growth for an AI-driven cybersecurity threat intelligence platform. As host of the DIY Cyber Guy podcast, David has conducted hundreds of interviews with global experts, making complex topics like ransomware, AI, and quantum risk accessible to business leaders and consumers. He has also moderated panels and delivered keynotes at major industry events, known for translating emerging technologies into actionable insights. David’s entrepreneurial track record includes founding AnchorID (SAFE), a patented zero-trust mobile security platform. He previously launched one of the first SaaS cloud products at SoftZoo.com, grew global telecom revenue at IDT, and advised Fortune 500 companies on mobile commerce and payments with The Luciano Group. He is the author of several books, including Digital Habits and The SmartPhone Wallet, which became an Amazon #1 bestseller in its category. David holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College.

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