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

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

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

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

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.

Australian businesses are being put at risk by poor password hygiene according to a new survey, which suggests education and changes are needed.

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

While the new option may make it easier for users to login, it potentially makes it much easier for hackers to break into Yahoo accounts.

From default passwords to missing patches, networks face constant threats that can easily be exploited, putting data at risk and causing potential disasters.

Twitter reset passwords for thousands, warning of phishing threats. The company admits the mass action may have been excessive, causing user inconvenience.

Yahoo Voices hit by major hack, exposing over 400,000 passwords in a stark 'wake-up call' for the tech giant's security measures.

LinkedIn assures users that no accounts were breached following last week's password hack, with compromised passwords swiftly disabled to prevent access.

LinkedIn confirms password breach, advises users to change passwords. Unisys warns users to change passwords for other accounts as well.

Stolen banking details surge sparks need for online shopping safety. Discover crucial tips from Microsoft on securing your transactions.

Is your password 'password' or '123456'? Too many are, risking online security, reveals latest SplashData report.

Analysis of stolen passwords uncovers a literary flavour, with 'romance' and 'mystery' popular among users, hinting at bookworm habits.

Banish login fatigue with StickyPassword, the software promising to streamline your online life by auto-filling forms and securing data.

Play.com has confirmed a security breach, with customers receiving spam emails linked to an incident at its email provider.

Oh, the irony! Malware writers are now protecting their product from being pirated, according to security software provider Symantec.

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