For years, the “selfie check” was the go-to method for remote identity verification. The process seemed simple enough: hold your ID next to your face, snap a picture, and let the system decide if you’re the same person. But in 2025, that approach is dangerously outdated.Why? Because fraudsters have upgraded their playbook—and the tools they’re […]
The MGM Breach and the Future of Helpdesk Security: Lessons Learned
In September 2023, MGM Resorts International—one of the world’s largest hospitality and entertainment companies—was brought to its knees. Guests couldn’t check in, slot machines went offline, and digital room keys failed. The culprit? A sophisticated social engineering attack targeting the company’s helpdesk. The breach didn’t require brute-force hacking or advanced malware. Instead, attackers exploited human […]
