Disabling Removable Storage in Group Policy Does Not Affect FIDO2 KeysMany organizations implement strict security policies to prevent unauthorized data transfers by disabling removable storage devices via…Mar 19Mar 19
Playing with Time Drift Tolerances in Entra ID: A Hands-On ExperimentTime drift — small discrepancies in time between systems — is a common challenge for authentication services, especially when relying on…Mar 7Mar 7
The State of FIDO2/Passkey Implementations: A Messy RealityFIDO2 and Passkeys promise a future without passwords and free from phshing ris, offering phishing-resistant authentication with strong…Feb 26Feb 26
Why Are Some FIDO2 Credentials Visible as Passkeys and Others Not?In the realm of phishing-resistant authentication, FIDO2 security keys and passkeys have become essential tools for enhancing online…Feb 21Feb 21
Passkey Implementations: How to Do It RightIn a previous blog post, “Adding a FIDO2 Security Key to Your Hotmail Account — A New Puzzle”, I discussed the mess surrounding passkey…Feb 121Feb 121
Adding a FIDO2 Security Key to Your Microsoft Account: A New Puzzle?FIDO2 security keys are a fantastic way to secure online accounts, offering a convenient and highly secure alternative to traditional…Jan 3Jan 3
From Unlocked Gates to Smart Security: How a Raspberry Pi Fixed a Doorbell DisasterI usually blog about cybersecurity — authentication protocols, phishing-resistant systems, and the like. But today’s post is a bit…Dec 3, 2024Dec 3, 2024
Github-scanner “Attack”[Update 19/09/24: I reported the website to the relevant abuse departments, others may have reported it as well, so it appears that…Sep 18, 20241Sep 18, 20241
Review: YubiKey Security Key Series Firmware 5.7 -— Promises vs. RealityYubico’s latest release, the YubiKey 5 Series with firmware version 5.7, promised a plethora of enhancements aimed at strengthening…Jun 3, 20243Jun 3, 20243
Unlocking the potential of FIDO2 keys to bypass PIN code entry during authenticationA tongue-in-cheek exploration (not for production use)May 10, 20241May 10, 20241
