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RSA Security Breach: Examining SecurID Authentication Risks and Threats

Calendar Mar 18, 2011 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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Top security firm RSA Security revealed on Thursday that it SecurID adds an extra layer of protection to a login process by requiring users to enter a secret code number displayed on a keyfob, or in software, in addition to their password. The number is cryptographically generated and changes every 30 seconds.

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