Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

25 articles

Security researcher and identity specialist. Former infosec lead at a fintech; now writes about authentication, zero-trust, and why the industry is finally moving beyond passwords.

Articles

How Cryptocurrency Wallets Actually Work—And What You're Really Owning

Cryptocurrency

Explainers

Security

How Cryptocurrency Wallets Actually Work—And What You're Really Owning

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

July 7, 2026

The Real Reason Phishing Attacks Work—And Why Security Training Misses the Point

Cybersecurity & Privacy

The Real Reason Phishing Attacks Work—And Why Security Training Misses the Point

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

July 7, 2026

Passkeys at Work: Why Corporate SSO Still Dragged Its Feet

Cybersecurity

Enterprise IT

Passkeys at Work: Why Corporate SSO Still Dragged Its Feet

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

April 7, 2026

How Digital Identity Will Move Beyond Passwords and Passkeys

Cybersecurity & Privacy

How Digital Identity Will Move Beyond Passwords and Passkeys

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

March 7, 2026

Why Biometric Logins Fail When You Need Them Most

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Why Biometric Logins Fail When You Need Them Most

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

March 7, 2026

What's Actually Slowing Down Passkey Adoption in 2026

Cybersecurity & Privacy

What's Actually Slowing Down Passkey Adoption in 2026

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

March 7, 2026

The Case for a Cheap Burner Phone in the Age of Constant Tracking

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Gadgets & Consumer Tech

The Case for a Cheap Burner Phone in the Age of Constant Tracking

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

March 7, 2026

Biometric Authentication: Convenience vs Creepiness in 2026

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Biometric Authentication: Convenience vs Creepiness in 2026

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

March 7, 2026

Why Face ID and Fingerprint Both Have Blind Spots

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Gadgets & Consumer Tech

Why Face ID and Fingerprint Both Have Blind Spots

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

March 1, 2026

The Real Cost of Going Fully Passwordless in 2026

Cybersecurity & Privacy

The Real Cost of Going Fully Passwordless in 2026

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 26, 2026

Cyber Threats at Home: What's Already Here and What Most People Miss

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Cyber Threats at Home: What's Already Here and What Most People Miss

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 26, 2026

The Real Cost of Going Passwordless at Scale

Cybersecurity & Privacy

The Real Cost of Going Passwordless at Scale

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 26, 2026

iOS Privacy Controls: What They Do and Where the Gaps Are

Gadgets & Consumer Tech

iOS Privacy Controls: What They Do and Where the Gaps Are

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 26, 2026

Encrypting Your Backups: Why It's Easier Than You Think

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Encrypting Your Backups: Why It's Easier Than You Think

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 26, 2026

Why Your Smart Speaker Is a Privacy Trade-off You Might Not Want

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Why Your Smart Speaker Is a Privacy Trade-off You Might Not Want

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 25, 2026

How One Ransomware Attack Changed How I Think About Backups

Cybersecurity & Privacy

How One Ransomware Attack Changed How I Think About Backups

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 25, 2026

After Passkeys: What's Left of the Digital Identity Problem

Cybersecurity

After Passkeys: What's Left of the Digital Identity Problem

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 24, 2026

Zero-Trust Security: What It Takes to Implement It for Real

Cybersecurity

Zero-Trust Security: What It Takes to Implement It for Real

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 24, 2026

Digital Identity: Who Owns Your Online Self?

Cybersecurity

Digital Identity: Who Owns Your Online Self?

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 24, 2026

Android's Best Privacy Features Nobody Talks About

Technology

Android's Best Privacy Features Nobody Talks About

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 24, 2026

The Case for a Hardware Security Key

Cybersecurity

The Case for a Hardware Security Key

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 24, 2026

Why Your EV's Over-the-Air Updates Could Be a Security Risk

Cybersecurity

Electric Vehicles

Why Your EV's Over-the-Air Updates Could Be a Security Risk

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 24, 2026

Ransomware in 2026: Why Paying Up Is Never the Right Answer

Cybersecurity

Ransomware in 2026: Why Paying Up Is Never the Right Answer

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 24, 2026

Zero-Trust Security: What It Is and Why You'll Need It

Cybersecurity

Zero-Trust Security: What It Is and Why You'll Need It

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 24, 2026

Why Passwordless Authentication Is Finally Ready for the Mainstream

Cybersecurity

Why Passwordless Authentication Is Finally Ready for the Mainstream

Sasha Reid

Sasha Reid

February 24, 2026