phishing-resistant MFA
21 articles tagged "phishing-resistant MFA" — strategic IT insights for North Carolina businesses.
The Preferred Data team writes for North Carolina small businesses, manufacturers, and defense contractors from our base in High Point, NC. Below is every post on phishing-resistant MFA. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.
Defense Manufacturer Phished: CUI Exposure Alert NC 2026
A $30M defense manufacturer was phished in August 2026, exposing possibly export-controlled data. Why CMMC suspension did not cut your risk. (336) 886-3282.
Hotel Wi-Fi Malware Hits Business Travelers: NC 2026
Microsoft says a Russia-linked group hijacks hotel Wi-Fi to push fake updates and steal Microsoft 365 logins. How NC firms protect travelers. (336) 886-3282.
Akira Ransomware Data Theft: NC Contractor Defense 2026
Akira claimed 10GB of stolen data from a US petroleum contractor on July 22, 2026. Why backups alone won't save NC contractors. Call (336) 886-3282.
Genesis Ransomware Hits Construction: NC Contractor Defense
Genesis ransomware hit Building Envelope Systems on July 26, 2026. See how NC contractors defend Sage, Procore, and jobsites. Call (336) 886-3282.
Jalisco & OmegaLord MFA Bypass: NC SMB Identity Defense
Jalisco and OmegaLord phishing kits bypass Microsoft 365 MFA. Learn how NC businesses stop them with passkeys. Call Preferred Data at (336) 886-3282.
Verizon 2026 DBIR: 96% of Ransomware Hits NC SMBs
The 2026 Verizon DBIR shows SMBs are now the top ransomware target. Learn the defense playbook for NC small businesses. Call PDC at (336) 886-3282.
Microsoft #1 Phishing Brand Q2 2026: NC SMB Email Defense
Microsoft is 23% of brand phishing in Q2 2026 and ChatGPT joined the top 10 (Check Point). NC SMB email defense playbook. Call (336) 886-3282.
Kali365 PhaaS: NC SMB Microsoft 365 Token Theft Defense Plan
FBI warned Kali365 phishing kit hijacks M365 OAuth tokens for $250 on Telegram. NC SMB defense playbook. (336) 886-3282.
EvilTokens Ghost Phishing: NC SMB Microsoft 365 Defense Plan
EvilTokens AES-encrypted phishing bypasses email security. NC SMB M365 device-code defense playbook. (336) 886-3282.
Voice-Clone Under-Reporting: Hidden $18B SMB Risk in NC (2026)
Congressional data: <5% of voice-clone victims report. Real SMB exposure may be 20x FBI $893M figure. NC verification-code playbook. (336) 886-3282.
Post-July 4 Return-to-Work Cyber Hunt: NC SMB Monday Playbook
Ingram Micro, SafePay, and Anubis attacked during the July 4 window. Monday morning hunt playbook for NC SMBs returning to work. (336) 886-3282.
Storm-2949 Entra ID Cloud Takeover: NC SMB Defense (June 2026)
Microsoft details Storm-2949: one social-engineered Entra ID reset became a full M365 + Azure breach in minutes. NC SMB action plan. Call (336) 886-3282.
Scattered Spider Help-Desk Vishing: NC SMB Defense 2026
Scattered Spider help-desk vishing breached Aflac's 22.6M records. NC insurance, finance, and SMB defense playbook. Call (336) 886-3282.
AiTM Phishing Surges 146%: NC SMB Passkey Migration Plan 2026
Adversary-in-the-middle phishing surged 146% with 40,000 daily incidents. NC SMB passkey and FIDO2 rollout plan to stop MFA bypass. Call (336) 886-3282.
Cushman & Wakefield Vishing Breach: 500K Records Lesson for NC SMBs
May 2026 Cushman & Wakefield vishing attack exposed 500K Salesforce records via a single phone call. Lessons for North Carolina small businesses. Call (336) 886-3282.
AI-Built Zero-Day Bypassed 2FA in May 2026: What NC SMBs Must Do
Google confirmed the first AI-authored zero-day exploit in the wild on May 11, 2026. Here's how NC small businesses harden 2FA before AI-built malware reaches them.
Verizon DBIR 2025: Stolen Credentials & Identity-First Defense
Verizon's 2025 DBIR found stolen credentials in 22% of breaches and third-party origin doubled to 30%. Identity-first defense playbook for NC small businesses.
Deepfake CEO Fraud: NC Small Business Defense Playbook 2026
AI deepfakes drive 40% of business email compromise in 2026. NC small businesses lose millions. Get the defense playbook. Call PDC at (336) 886-3282.
Cyber Insurance 2026: Why 73% of NC Small Businesses Fail Renewal
Cyber insurance carriers now require MFA, EDR, and immutable backups. 73% of SMBs fail their assessments. Learn how NC small businesses pass renewal. Call (336) 886-3282.
April 2026 Credential Theft: 13K Orgs Hit, NC Businesses Beware
A 35,000-user phishing campaign hit 13,000+ organizations in 26 countries last month. Learn how NC SMBs defend against credential theft. Call (336) 886-3282.
MFA for Business: Why Multi-Factor Authentication Is Non-Negotiable in 2026
Learn why MFA blocks 99.9% of account attacks and how to implement it for your NC business. Types, best practices, and user adoption tips. Call (336) 886-3282.