Passwords stories - Page 9
Today is World Password Day: Here’s what the experts think
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Microsoft hails the death of passwords. What are other security experts saying? Comments from Malwarebytes, CyberArk, Vault Systems, ESET & SailPoint.
Five reasons to kill off passwords as we know them
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Centrify urges the end of passwords, citing their ineffectiveness and the rise of smarter security measures like two-factor authentication and biometrics.
Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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91% of the 2000 respondents know that using the same password for multiple accounts is a security risk, but 59% continue to do it anyway.
Passwords: They're as useless as the 'g' in lasagna
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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Passwords have long been the primary method of authentication, but they're not secure. So what's the solution? Machine learning and automation.
'URL file outbreak' used to distribute Quant Loader Trojan
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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Barracuda Networks is tracking a potentially dangerous ‘URL file outbreak’ that distribute the Quant Loader Trojan.
Identity theft is on the rise — users must respond
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Of course, identity theft isn’t a purely online phenomenon. Criminals can use details found in the post or from discarded documents.
Criminals abuse email attachments to cash in on 'booming' black market for stolen passwords
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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Barracuda warns of a 'booming black market' for stolen passwords as cybercriminals increasingly use phishing emails to distribute malware.
Biometrics vs passwords: How the generation gap is shaping workplace security
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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Millennials are moving beyond the world of passwords and quickly embracing biometrics, leaving the older generations to continue using passwords.
Okta report says security is changing workplace app use
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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Okta's 2018 Businesses @ Work report, which found that seven of the 15 fastest-growing apps are security tools or have security use cases.
APAC firms leaving password management to employees - at a cost
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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Asia Pacific organisations admit that employee behaviour and IT policy don’t match up, particularly when it comes to passwords.
NZ Cyber Smart Week: If you just do one thing, start using a password manager
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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As NZ's Cyber Smart Week kicks off, CERT NZ urges businesses to start using password managers to combat the rising threat of compromised credentials.
1 in 4 organisations relying solely on passwords to secure BYOD
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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Bitglass has released the findings from its newest research, ‘BYOD and Identity’, which are alarming to say the least.
Exclusive: ESET on why the humble password is here to stay
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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ESET's Nick FitzGerald discusses the enduring relevance of passwords, advocating for long, memorable phrases to enhance security without regular changes.
Hackers steal data through ‘easy back door’ in massive Deloitte breach
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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In just the last few weeks we’ve had three major breaches go public, and experts say this one could have been easily prevented.
There are 320 million breached passwords available online right now
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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More than 320 million compromised passwords are freely available online, warns Troy Hunt, who urges users to verify password safety on haveibeenpwned.com.
Study finds it’s still the basics causing critical threats for businesses
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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Old-school flaws expose firms to cyber peril, study finds 60% of web app threats tied to basic weaknesses in scripting and security.
FireEye uncovers Russian cybercriminal group targeting EMEA hotels
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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The hospitality sector is a frequently attacked target by cybercriminals - one of the most prominent has been attributed to a Russian group.
Trusona lands in Japan to take no-password authentication to Asia Pacific
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Identity authentication provider Trusona is extending its reach beyond the US and into the Asia Pacific region, with a new office in Tokyo, Japan.
Kiwis, never forget your password again with the Mycena app
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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App developer Lookiimedia announced the release of Mycena, a new password management app for both Android and iOS devices.
Centrify warns hospitality industry is weak against data breaches
Sat, 15th Jul 2017
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The alert from Centrify come as the Sabre Corp data breach continues to claim victims around the world, with Trump Hotels the latest announced.