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Don't let Darth Vader destroy your security on World Password Day
Cybersecurity

Don't let Darth Vader destroy your security on World Password Day

If you use starwars100 as any of your passwords, now might be a good time to have a look at how strong your passwords actually are.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Around 17 million websites are already powered by WordPress - are they secure?
Multi-factor authentication

Around 17 million websites are already powered by WordPress - are they secure?

WordPress, the most popular and most used content management system, is also a great tool for businesses and individuals.

By Anas Baig • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Microsoft launches 'phone signin' for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?
Biometrics

Microsoft launches 'phone signin' for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?

Microsoft has launched 'phone sign-in' specifically for Microsoft accounts on Android and iOS - but what about Windows Phones?.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble
Cybersecurity

Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble

The humble password is still creating headaches for internet users across the world – and many people are still making bad password decisions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
ESET discovers 'disturbing' router security issues
Malware

ESET discovers 'disturbing' router security issues

At least 15% of home routers in the UK are unsecure, with weak passwords and software vulnerabilities, according to research by ESET.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once
Cybersecurity

How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once

It seems that for every work device you use, you have a personal alternative. But this means having twice as many gadgets & security concerns.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
'It's time to rethink security' warns Centrify exec
Cybersecurity

'It's time to rethink security' warns Centrify exec

Weak, default or stolen passwords are responsible for 63% of data breaches, warns Centrify's David McNeely. Time to rethink security is crucial.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Zuckerberg password breach prompts warning about account security
Data Protection

Zuckerberg password breach prompts warning about account security

Change your password now and make it strong. That's the advice from Symantec after Mark Zuckerberg was the latest victim of a password leak.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016
Frequent password changes crucial to prevent data breaches
Malware

Frequent password changes crucial to prevent data breaches

Last week played host to World Password Day and there couldn't be a better time to make sure your passwords are fresh and up-to-date.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016
ESET: Two-factor authentication crucial in today's world
Malware

ESET: Two-factor authentication crucial in today's world

ESET has officially announced a new version of its secure, mobile-based two-factor authentication system, ESA 2.4.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
The best way for IT pros to save themselves time
Firewalls

The best way for IT pros to save themselves time

IT pros can save valuable time by investing in employee education on IT security, reducing risks and mitigating errors from uninformed actions.

By Leon Adato • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016
Passwords are so last year. Today, it's all about the doodles
Endpoint Protection

Passwords are so last year. Today, it's all about the doodles

In the future, free-form gestures, such as a doodle or signature, may be used in place of passwords to keep mobile devices secure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
Cyber security knowledge on the rise, but is it enough?
Wireless Networks

Cyber security knowledge on the rise, but is it enough?

On the whole, people appreciate how much technology has improved their lives, but the risk of personal information being exposed is on their minds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off
Unified Communications

Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off

Data theft is continuing to spur on the mobile identification market, and will generate an additional $700m for mobile network operators by 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Internet hacks on the rise, weak passwords remain a problem
Unified Communications

Internet hacks on the rise, weak passwords remain a problem

In the past 12 months alone one in four internet users had at least one of their accounts hacked, leading to the loss or theft of personal information.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2015
Should we scrap passwords altogether?
Cybersecurity

Should we scrap passwords altogether?

Password-based authentication is no longer capable of keeping up with the demands of modern information security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Xero zeroes in on security
Fintech

Xero zeroes in on security

Xero ramps up its online defence, launching a two-step verification process to safeguard customer data on its accounting platform.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015