Breach Alert at Authy

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy talks to Viktor Markopoulos, a security researcher, about a recent breach of the MFA service Authy. They discuss how the breach exposed over 33 million phone numbers and account details due to broken authentication and lack of rate limiting. They highlight the ongoing challenges in API security, especially concerning multi-factor authentication systems and the vulnerabilities they present. About Viktor MarkopoulosViktor Markopoulos is a security researcher with extensive experience in analyzing and mitigating cybersecurity threats. He specializes in API security and has contributed to numerous security incident reports, helping organizations understand and address their vulnerabilities. Viktor is known for his expertise in authentication issues and his ability to break down complex security breaches for broader audiences.