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API Security Weekly: Issue 161
API Security Weekly: Issue 161
This week, we have details of a vulnerability in the AI platform Wipro Holmes Orchestrator, allowing the download of arbitrary files via path manipulation. There’s also a new report from researcher Alissa Knight on vulnerabilities in banking, cryptocurrency exchange, and FinTech APIs; an article on the impact of a shift-left approach for API security; and 31 tips for improving API…
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How phones are changing face of advance authentication
Today mobile devices have become a necessity for most of us. It is a big switch from need to necessity. This shows how regularly mobile phones are being used.
Mobile phones are most targeted devices today. Due to usability and high ROI on mobile devices, marketers and developers are utilizing it to the fullest.
Taking opportunity of mobile trend, security has also made its way to mobile devices. Today mobile devices are a part of security protocol and works as a device to authenticate users.
Why mobile device for security?
The answer is simple. Mobile device is something which is always handy. Great ease of access and usability makes mobile devices the right choice.
Today many platforms and services uses mobile devices to know authenticity of their users. By verifying their mobile devices they are verifying users.
Today services like Two Factor authentication, otp authentication, OTP Login etc. are solely based on Mobile devices.
These services make use of OTP to verify a user. A randomly generated code is sent on registered mobile number, which in response have to be submitted while authenticating.
Customers can also choose to opt for an automated IVR call where an automated bot will dictate them OTP code.
Along with that, app like Google Authenticator is another way security is being improved. This app is made by Google for enabling two factor authentication for google accounts. Recently 2- FA is made mandatory for G-Suite account holders.
In this app random 6 digit pin is generated every 30 seconds, giving time to input code and security to user while authenticating.
Somehow if app isn't available, users can opt for receiving SMS.
Not only individuals, businesses are also embracing it in their processes and actions.
This way today mobile is being used for authentication and increasing security.
