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Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA
Hyperscale

Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA

Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade
Biometrics

Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade

Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security
Data Protection

Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security

Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security

Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey 5 via its global service, boosting PIN security with stricter rules to help enterprises meet evolving regulations worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Yubico launches suite to enhance enterprise phishing defence
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico launches suite to enhance enterprise phishing defence

Yubico has launched its Yubico Enrollment Suite to help enterprises enhance phishing resistance by facilitating a transition to passwordless security solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Yubico launches Yubico Enrollment Suite for enterprises
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico launches Yubico Enrollment Suite for enterprises

Yubico introduces the Yubico Enrollment Suite, enhancing secure, passwordless onboarding for enterprises and streamlining user enrolment processes.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
HID integrates with Microsoft for card-based MFA access
Encryption

HID integrates with Microsoft for card-based MFA access

HID has unveiled an integration with Microsoft Entra ID, enabling physical access cards as a multi-factor authentication method for services like Microsoft 365.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
EU aims to standardise digital IDs with personal data control by 2026
Encryption

EU aims to standardise digital IDs with personal data control by 2026

EU aims to standardise digital IDs with personal data control by 2026, moving away from cloud-based providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
Securing festive shopping: Tips to avoid online scams and protect personal data
Marketing Technologies

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

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Hands-on Review: Kensington VeriMark Fingerprint Keys
Biometrics

Hands-on Review: Kensington VeriMark Fingerprint Keys

Kensington's Verimark Fingerprint Keys offer a passwordless solution to online security, providing a simple and secure way to protect your data.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from FIDO Alliance
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from FIDO Alliance

FIDO Alliance's Executive Director & CMO, Andrew Shikhiar, discusses the association's mission to reduce reliance on passwords in APAC.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023
Yubico goes public as YUBICO on Nasdaq in Stockholm
Identity and Access Management

Yubico goes public as YUBICO on Nasdaq in Stockholm

Yubico is now publicly trading under the ticker symbol YUBICO on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2023
Phishing resistant hardware, the key to email security
Phishing

Phishing resistant hardware, the key to email security

According to Yubico, a provider of hardware authentication security keys, empowering workplaces with phishing-resistant hardware is the key to email security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023
Beyond Identity's Passkey Journey streamlines authentication
Multi-factor authentication

Beyond Identity's Passkey Journey streamlines authentication

Beyond Identity has launched The Passkey Journey, a free tool to help development and UX teams optimize user authentication experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023
World Password Day on May 4 is a reminder of security keys
Multi-factor authentication

World Password Day on May 4 is a reminder of security keys

World Password Day, which is marked on May 4 every year, is the perfect time to remind people that every password needs a partner.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2023
Yubico announces the release of its Security Key series
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico announces the release of its Security Key series

The keys are accessible through the YubiEnterprise Subscription program for enterprises or directly on Yubico's website for customers.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Security Keys stories

AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins
Multi-factor authentication

AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins

A Yubico survey finds 62% of Gen Z interacted with phishing scams last year, raising alarm over AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Australia leads in global cybersecurity with phishing-resistant measures
Phishing

Australia leads in global cybersecurity with phishing-resistant measures

Australia adopts robust cybersecurity measures, leading global efforts in phishing-resistance, and positions as a prospective cybersecurity leader by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023