After sixty years of password resets, forgotten credentials, and phishing attacks, the authentication landscape is finally shifting — and 2026 marks the tipping point. In this episode, we break down what passkeys actually are, why over a billion...
In Part 1 of this series, we explored why Microsoft is finally saying goodbye to NTLM authentication after more than 25 years of service. We discussed NTLM’s security weaknesses, from relay attacks to weak cryptography, and touched on Kerberos...
Today, we’re diving into a significant announcement from Microsoft that will fundamentally change how Windows handles authentication. In this two-part series, we’ll explore Microsoft’s plan to phase out the NT LAN Manager protocol...
It has been a while since we’ve done a news update episode. So today, we’re diving into two major stories that have been dominating cybersecurity headlines this past week. First, we’ll unpack React2Shell, a critical vulnerability...
In late 2025, Jaguar Land Rover was hit by a debilitating cyberattack that brought its global production to a near-standstill and ultimately exposed sensitive employee and contractor data, marking one of the most disruptive breaches in the...
Today, we’re focusing on the critical lessons from one of the most disruptive IT failures in recent memory: the global outage triggered by a CrowdStrike software update on July 19, 2024. While the headlines focused on grounded flights and downed...
This week on YusufOnSecurity, we’re diving into a topic that’s become increasingly critical as our world grows more connected: the security of the Internet of Things, or IoT. From smart thermostats and wearable fitness trackers to industrial sensors...
In today’s interconnected world, the security of our digital infrastructure relies heavily on cryptography—the science of protecting information by transforming it into unreadable formats for unauthorized users. But how do we know the cryptographic...
In today’s episode is about a seismic shift in the world of cyber threats. The emergence of AI-powered malware. We’ll unpack how this new breed of malware works, the science behind it, real-world incidents, and what the latest academic research...
Today, we’ll answer a pressing question in cybersecurity: Is UTM still relevant in 2025? We’ll trace the origins of UTM, explain why it was created, break down its core features, compare it to newer technologies, and finish by busting a common...
