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New research shows global drive for passwordless authentication
Identity and Access Management

New research shows global drive for passwordless authentication

A new study has shown there has been a significant shift towards wanting a passwordless future, but adoption is still in its infancy.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022
Lookout adds security offerings with SaferPass acquisition
Data Protection

Lookout adds security offerings with SaferPass acquisition

Lookout expands security offerings with the acquisition of password management company SaferPass, aiming to provide customers with proactive protection.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2022
BeyondTrust integrates Password Safe solution with SailPoint
Cloud Services

BeyondTrust integrates Password Safe solution with SailPoint

BeyondTrust has announced the integration of BeyondTrust Password Safe with SailPoint identity security offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Sift shares crucial advice for preventing serious ATO breaches
Fintech

Sift shares crucial advice for preventing serious ATO breaches

Learn how to protect your accounts from Account Takeover Fraud (ATO) with the latest ebook from Sift. Click here to find out more.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
Apple, Google and Microsoft expands plans to get rid of passwords
Passwordless

Apple, Google and Microsoft expands plans to get rid of passwords

FIDO Alliance says the world is closer to not relying on passwords after Apple, Google and Microsoft expands their support for a passwordless sign-in standard.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Fri, 6th 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
Salesforce resets user passwords as GitHub breach investigation continues
Data Analytics

Salesforce resets user passwords as GitHub breach investigation continues

Salesforce is increasing its security measures after a recent GitHub breach incident investigation reported in Heroku.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints
Data Protection

Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints

The state of password hygiene in New Zealand remains largely unknown, with limited studies and fragmented data.

By Matthew Lark • 15 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
LastPass teams up with Ping Identity to improve password security
Passwordless

LastPass teams up with Ping Identity to improve password security

LastPass has announced new integrations with Ping Identity, including PingOne and PingFederate to better serve enterprise businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Cybersecurity in 2022: End of passwords, cybersecurity education and the compromised home
Smart Home

Cybersecurity in 2022: End of passwords, cybersecurity education and the compromised home

Poorly managed and weak passwords are a prime target for hackers, and organisations are responding by going password-less to remove this weakness all together.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022
ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks
Malware

ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks

ESET's T2 2021 Threat Report reveals rising ransomware demands and increased brute-force attacks, according to the cybersecurity firm's telemetry data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices
Passwords

Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices

Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Manufacturing firms leave millions of files exposed - Varonis report
Manufacturing

Manufacturing firms leave millions of files exposed - Varonis report

Many organizations are ill-prepared for disruptive attacks, leaving sensitive data at risk, according to Varonis' Manufacturing Data Risk Report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021
Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Kaspersky

Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks

More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
Despite cybersecurity training 85% of employees still reuse passwords - report
Passwordless

Despite cybersecurity training 85% of employees still reuse passwords - report

According to new research, nearly two-thirds of employees use personal passwords to protect corporate data and vice versa.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Yubico on the reality of a passwordless future
Multi-factor authentication

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Yubico on the reality of a passwordless future

Yubico VP Geoff Schomburgk discusses the possibility of a passwordless future and what Yubico offers to Australia and New Zealand. #ITsecurity #Yubico.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Ransomware, crypto scams & brute-forced passwords: Highlights from CERT NZ's Q2 report
Malware

Ransomware, crypto scams & brute-forced passwords: Highlights from CERT NZ's Q2 report

The number of cybersecurity incidents in the second quarter of 2021 has risen to more than 1,350, accounting for $3.9 million in direct financial losses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021