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Major retailer's IT flaw exposes sensitive data, now fixed
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Cequence Security has uncovered a major vulnerability in a leading food and drug retailer's IT systems, exposing sensitive data across four subdomains.
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Most Britons worry over control of personal data online
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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physical security
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data privacy
A Ping Identity survey reveals that 75% of Britons feel they lack control over their online data, fuelling concerns over privacy, fraud, and identity theft.
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Ping Identity survey finds Aussies distrust identity security
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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A Ping Identity survey reveals 87% of Australians worry about identity fraud and AI's impact on security, with only 7% fully trusting organisations with their data.
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Four tips to protect your business from cybercriminals
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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data protection
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phishing
As cybercriminals evolve, businesses must bolster their defences. This Cyber Security Awareness Month, discover four key tips to keep your business safe.
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Ping Identity named a leader in passwordless authentication
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Ping Identity emerges as the top leader in KuppingerCole's 2024 report on passwordless authentication, excelling in innovation and product leadership.
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Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.
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Exclusive: Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk discusses future of passwords
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Geoff Schomburgk of Yubico envisions a future beyond passwords, advocating for passkeys and hardware security keys like the YubiKey for secure authentication.
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Life360 breach exposes 442,000 users: experts warn of API vulnerabilities
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Life360 suffers major data breach exposing personal information of 442,519 users. API flaw also affects Tile, leading to sensitive data theft and extortion attempt.
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Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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email security
New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.
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Study reveals 45% of passwords crackable within a minute
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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A Kaspersky study reveals over 87 million online passwords can be guessed within one minute, exposing a severe vulnerability.
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Alleged Ticketmaster data breach tied to Snowflake security flaw
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Ticketmaster may have suffered a data breach after BreachForums' relaunch, say reports. Experts urge vigilance but caution against premature conclusions.
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iProov earns first global FIDO certification for face biometrics
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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iProov becomes the world’s first company to earn FIDO certification for face biometric verification, marking a key milestone in the push to reduce password reliance.
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Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach
Thu, 30th May 2024
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data protection
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encryption
Ticketmaster has suffered a major data breach compromising the personal information of more than 500 million users.
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Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023
Tue, 7th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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passwords
Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.
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Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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.
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Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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passwords
A recent Bitwarden survey reveals concerning password security habits in the UK, with 63% of residents relying on memory, posing significant cybersecurity risks.
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Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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physical security
Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.
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Legit Security launches AI solution to manage app security exposure
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
Legit Security introduces advanced AI-powered tool to tackle secrets exposure in software development, reducing false positives by 86%.
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How AI is powering the next-generation of cybercriminals
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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malware
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals increasingly harness AI for innovative and harder-to-detect attacks, using tools like ChatGPT to improve malware efficiency, automate phishing attempts and exploit APIs vulnerabilities.
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Overcoming the threat of account takeover fraud
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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physical security
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Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting online accounts in identity theft surge, with ATO fraud attacks increasing by over 350% in 2023, finds digital fraud management firm, Sift.