Security Info Watch: VikingCloud Files Patent for Universal Merchant Identification System

Security Info Watch

February 20, 2025

SMBs continue to be the primary target for cybercriminals, and social engineering remains the number one cause of cyberattacks. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the use of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on personal accounts makes individuals 99% less likely to be successfully attacked. VikingCloud announced a new patent filing for its Universal Merchant Identification System to bring this level of protection to companies of all sizes. It will offer 2 key benefits: Social engineering-resistant MFA and Seamless cybersecurity single sign-on (SSO).

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