--- title: Blog | LMT Technology Solutions | Cybersecurity (4) description: Cybersecurity | News and updates from the technology experts at LMT Technology Solutions. (4) --- [![lmt-logo-rgb1 copy](https://blog.lmttech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lmt-logo-rgb1%20copy.jpg?width=2932&height=1619&name=lmt-logo-rgb1%20copy.jpg "lmt-logo-rgb1 copy")](https://www.lmttech.com) # The LMT Blog [![](https://blog.lmttech.com/hubfs/111082282_s.jpg) ](https://blog.lmttech.com/multifactor-authentication-because-passwords-arent-enough) ## [Multifactor Authentication: Because Passwords Aren't Enough](https://blog.lmttech.com/multifactor-authentication-because-passwords-arent-enough) ** Sep 29, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by [April L. Sy](https://blog.lmttech.com/author/april-l-sy) posted in [IT](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/it), [Cyber-Security](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cyber-security), [Cybersecurity](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Email Compromise](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/email-compromise), [Vendor Email Compromise](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/vendor-email-compromise), [Cybercrime](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cybercrime), [Small Business](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/small-business), [Phishing](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/phishing), [MFA](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/mfa), [2FA](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/2fa), [Multifactor Authentication](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/multifactor-authentication) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.lmttech.com/multifactor-authentication-because-passwords-arent-enough#comments-listing) #### What is MFA and Why Aren't Passwords Alone Good Enough? Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), two-step verification, and Multi-Factor Verification (MFA) are all names for a process that makes the user prove their identity. MFA requires an individual to provide two or more credentials to authenticate their identity, thus adding an extra level of protection to user accounts. [Read More **](https://blog.lmttech.com/multifactor-authentication-because-passwords-arent-enough) [![](https://blog.lmttech.com/hubfs/72719743_email-header.png) ](https://blog.lmttech.com/alert-from-knowbe4-paypal-invoice-scams) ## [Alert from KnowBe4: PayPal Invoice Scams](https://blog.lmttech.com/alert-from-knowbe4-paypal-invoice-scams) ** Aug 25, 2022 12:31:44 PM / by [KnowBe4](https://blog.lmttech.com/author/knowbe4) posted in [technology](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/technology), [Cybersecurity](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Email Compromise](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/email-compromise), [Cyber Crime](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cyber-crime), [Phishing](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/phishing) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.lmttech.com/alert-from-knowbe4-paypal-invoice-scams#comments-listing) Email spam filters are useful tools that prevent many scam emails from arriving in your inbox. Many users rely on spam filters to block phishing emails and, as a result, trust that emails sent to their inbox are legitimate. Cybercriminals take advantage of this trust by using legitimate websites like PayPal to send phishing emails and avoid spam filter detection. [Read More **](https://blog.lmttech.com/alert-from-knowbe4-paypal-invoice-scams) [![](https://blog.lmttech.com/hubfs/Cybercrime%20Holidays.png) ](https://blog.lmttech.com/tis-the-season-for-cyber-crime) ## [It's the Season for Cybercrime](https://blog.lmttech.com/tis-the-season-for-cyber-crime) ** Oct 12, 2021 1:07:04 PM / by [James Keeler and April Sy](https://blog.lmttech.com/author/james-keeler-and-april-sy) posted in [IT](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/it), [technology](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/technology), [Cybersecurity](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cybersecurity) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.lmttech.com/tis-the-season-for-cyber-crime#comments-listing) Retailers aren't the only ones who will profit this holiday season. Share these critical steps with your employees. Work and personal inboxes are flooded this time of year with enticing holiday shopping deals potentially using social engineering tactics that put your company at risk. The Holiday season is the biggest shopping season – and also the largest and most profitable phishing season for cybercriminals. From online shopping and package delivery notifications to flight updates, discover how to protect yourself and your company from cybercrime this holiday season. [Read More **](https://blog.lmttech.com/tis-the-season-for-cyber-crime) [![](https://blog.lmttech.com/hubfs/scam-of-the-week_banner.png) ](https://blog.lmttech.com/alert-from-knowbe4-personally-identifiable-information-0-0) ## [Alert from KnowBe4: Sp0t thę HomogIyph](https://blog.lmttech.com/alert-from-knowbe4-personally-identifiable-information-0-0) ** Jul 30, 2021 3:47:00 PM / by [KnowBe4](https://blog.lmttech.com/author/knowbe4) posted in [IT](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/it), [Cyber-Security](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cyber-security), [Cybersecurity](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Small Business](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/small-business), [Business](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/business), [Digital Communication](https://blog.lmttech.com/topic/digital-communication) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.lmttech.com/alert-from-knowbe4-personally-identifiable-information-0-0#comments-listing) # **SCAM OF THE WEEK: [Read More **](https://blog.lmttech.com/alert-from-knowbe4-personally-identifiable-information-0-0) [** Prev](https://blog.lmttech.com/tag/cybersecurity/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.lmttech.com/all) [Next **](https://blog.lmttech.com/tag/cybersecurity/page/5) Share on Social: [![Share on facebook](https://7528309.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528309/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/facebook-color.png?width=24&name=facebook-color.png) ](https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.lmttech.com%2Ftag%2Fcybersecurity%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/linkedin-color.png?width=24&name=linkedin-color.png) ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.lmttech.com%2Ftag%2Fcybersecurity%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on twitter](https://7528304.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528304/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/twitter-color.png?width=24&name=twitter-color.png) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.lmttech.com%2Ftag%2Fcybersecurity%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.lmttech.com%2Ftag%2Fcybersecurity%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) --- ### Subscribe to Email Updates --- [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5032426/8e6ab643-791b-45e2-936c-e1aab416761f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5032426/8e6ab643-791b-45e2-936c-e1aab416761f) --- ### Recent Posts --- ### Posts by Topic - 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