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Ping Identity survey finds Aussies distrust identity security
Biometrics

Ping Identity survey finds Aussies distrust identity security

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Ping Identity named a leader in passwordless authentication
Software-as-a-Service

Ping Identity named a leader in passwordless authentication

Ping Identity emerges as the top leader in KuppingerCole's 2024 report on passwordless authentication, excelling in innovation and product leadership.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features
Customer Experience

Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features

Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Exclusive: Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk discusses future of passwords
Firewalls

Exclusive: Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk discusses future of passwords

Geoff Schomburgk of Yubico envisions a future beyond passwords, advocating for passkeys and hardware security keys like the YubiKey for secure authentication.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Life360 breach exposes 442,000 users: experts warn of API vulnerabilities
Multi-factor authentication

Life360 breach exposes 442,000 users: experts warn of API vulnerabilities

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Study reveals 45% of passwords crackable within a minute
Encryption

Study reveals 45% of passwords crackable within a minute

A Kaspersky study reveals over 87 million online passwords can be guessed within one minute, exposing a severe vulnerability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Alleged Ticketmaster data breach tied to Snowflake security flaw
Storage

Alleged Ticketmaster data breach tied to Snowflake security flaw

Ticketmaster may have suffered a data breach after BreachForums' relaunch, say reports. Experts urge vigilance but caution against premature conclusions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
iProov earns first global FIDO certification for face biometrics
Biometrics

iProov earns first global FIDO certification for face biometrics

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach
Data Protection

Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach

Ticketmaster has suffered a major data breach compromising the personal information of more than 500 million users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023
Cybersecurity

Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023

Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day

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.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
Data Protection

Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data

Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Legit Security launches AI solution to manage app security exposure
Application Security

Legit Security launches AI solution to manage app security exposure

Legit Security introduces advanced AI-powered tool to tackle secrets exposure in software development, reducing false positives by 86%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
How AI is powering the next-generation of cybercriminals
Malware

How AI is powering the next-generation of cybercriminals

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.

By Jamie Moles • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Overcoming the threat of account takeover fraud
Multi-factor authentication

Overcoming the threat of account takeover fraud

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.

By Ashley Diffey • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

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Four tips to protect your business from cybercriminals
Data Protection

Four tips to protect your business from cybercriminals

As cybercriminals evolve, businesses must bolster their defences. This Cyber Security Awareness Month, discover four key tips to keep your business safe.

By Mark Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK
Breach Prevention

Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK

A recent Bitwarden survey reveals concerning password security habits in the UK, with 63% of residents relying on memory, posing significant cybersecurity risks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024