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Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
Data Protection

Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow

Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts
Multi-factor authentication

World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts

World Password Day highlights the importance of strong, unique passwords and emerging passwordless technologies for enhanced security against cyber threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Your personal SaaS accounts could trigger a million-dollar corporate breach
Software-as-a-Service

Your personal SaaS accounts could trigger a million-dollar corporate breach

Personal SaaS accounts like LinkedIn and Dropbox now serve as major security risks, potentially leading to corporate breaches worth millions or more.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
The importance of strong passwords and physical access control: A guide for World Password Day
Cybersecurity

The importance of strong passwords and physical access control: A guide for World Password Day

As World Password Day approaches, experts stress the vital need for robust passwords and physical access controls to secure both digital and physical assets.

By Gallagher Security • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023
Cybersecurity

Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023

Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Tech experts urge passwordless protection on World Password Day
Passwordless

Tech experts urge passwordless protection on World Password Day

In observance of World Password Day, tech experts, including Jumio's CTO Stuart Wells, stress the urgent need to replace outdated password-based authentication with more reliable, AI-powered biometric alternatives amid rising cyber-attack threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day

Ahead of World Password Day, Yubico's Regional VP, Geoff Schomburgk discusses the firm's global impact on cybersecurity and its move towards pioneering passwordless solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you
Cybersecurity

Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you

The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.

By Bogdan Botezatu • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 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
Anniversaries remind us to review identity risks
Malware

Anniversaries remind us to review identity risks

World Password Day provides a timely reminder for ordinary citizens and organisations to stop and think about the risks associated with digital identities.

By Stan Black • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas
Multi-factor authentication

World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas

In a slight departure from traditional World Password Day lore, Yubico has today announced a multi-factor authentication (MFA) guide.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

World Password Day stories

Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK
Breach Prevention

Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK

A recent Bitwarden survey reveals concerning password security habits in the UK, with 63% of residents relying on memory, posing significant cybersecurity risks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Intelliworx urges government to boost SME cybersecurity in budget
Multi-factor authentication

Intelliworx urges government to boost SME cybersecurity in budget

Intelliworx is urging the Australian Federal Government to bolster cybersecurity measures and funding support in the forthcoming budget.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024