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Xmas

Securing festive shopping: Tips to avoid online scams and protect personal data

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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As online festive shopping skyrockets, concerns about personal cyber security have deepened. Avoid becoming a victim of scams with these top tips.
Future security

Intercede unveils secure FIDO authentication solution with Yubico collaboration

Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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Intercede has introduced a secure FIDO authentication solution in partnership with tech firm Yubico, a move set to revolutionise business log-ins.
Norton

Norton boosts security and privacy with new enhancements

Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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A new private email feature in Norton AntiTrack changes email addresses and removes hidden trackers to bolster online privacy.
Boomers

Boomers have better cybersecurity habits than millennials and Gen Z

Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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Millennials are twice as likely to reuse their passwords, leaving them vulnerable to account breaches during a busy festive shopping season.
Fingerprintless

Thales brings passwordless fingerprint authentication to the enterprise

Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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The new SafeNet IDPrime FIDO Bio Smart Card offers an easy, secure, and quick way for users to access applications with just their fingerprint.
Hackers

From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts

Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.
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1/3 employees believe their actions don't impact security

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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Top-down, one-size-fits-all enterprise cybersecurity ignores the unique risks that accompany geography, age, gender, and role.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from LastPass with Katherine Rojas

Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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cloud security
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TechDay's 10-Minute IT Jams: Katherine Rojas, Partner Sales Director at LastPass, discusses their password and identity management solutions.
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BeyondTrust adds new capability to Password Safe solution

Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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BeyondTrust announces Workforce Passwords, a new capability to securely store and manage business application passwords.
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Younger generations less likely to change their passwords

Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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Generation Z and Millennials in Australia and Canada less likely to change passwords, says study. Americans want companies to pay ransom.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from FIDO Alliance

Tue, 26th Sep 2023
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FIDO Alliance's Executive Director & CMO, Andrew Shikhiar, discusses the association's mission to reduce reliance on passwords in APAC.
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Keeper Security extends passkey management support

Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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Keeper Security, the provider of cloud-based zero-trust cybersecurity software, has announced expanded support for passkey management on desktop browsers.
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Kaspersky adds 2FA to Password Manager, enhances document security

Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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Kaspersky enhances its Password Manager with new features, including storing unique 2FA keys and support for Opera browsers.
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Three reasons why your smartphone needs security protection

Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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Research on Digital Payments revealed that Android smartphone is the most used device for online financial transactions in the region.
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Are passwords becoming obsolete? New research finds out

Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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Over half of business hall attendees at the 2023 BlackHat USA Conference believe passwordless is viable, says Delinea survey.
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AI listening in - researchers uncover new security threat

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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A new University study has revealed that artificial intelligence can identify passwords by sound of keys being pressed with more than 90% accuracy.
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GitHub launches beta passwordless authentication

Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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Opting in lets GitHub users upgrade security keys to passkeys, and use those in place of both passwords and 2FA methods.
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HashiCorp acquires BluBracket to expand its secrets management capabilities

Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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it automation
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cybersecurity
With this acquisition, HashiCorp is expanding its product portfolio to enable customers to discover and manage their entire secret inventory.
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3/4 at risk of being hacked due to poor password practice

Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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Keeper Password Management Report indicates poor password practices could largely be due to feeling overwhelmed by cybersecurity.
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High-Profile Attacks Improve Cyber Hygiene—But Not Enough

Mon, 19th Jun 2023
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87% of Australian workers have improved their cyber hygiene, but threats remain, with fake logistics companies the most common source of scams.