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Passwords stories - Page 5

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Common misconceptions about smart homes and biometrics
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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The real cause of most attacks is not biometrics itself, but the storage of biometrics data in a centralised database.
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Security experts underscore identity assurance in post-lockdown era
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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Organisations should rebuild, re-prioritise and re-assess their current security programs, with the ultimate goal of enhancing threat response.
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Consumer password hygiene doesn't reflect cybersecurity threat in 2020
Fri, 15th May 2020
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Rise in cyber threats prompt urgent review of password habits post-COVID.
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Interview: Yubico ANZ vice president on passwords in the modern world
Thu, 7th May 2020
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Passwords have been around for a long time, but their effectiveness is being called into question. Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk shares his thoughts.
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Six practical tips for better password practice
Wed, 6th May 2020
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UK's National Cyber Security Centre reveals the most hacked passwords of 2019, including '123456' and 'password'.
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Reckless password behaviour 'largely unchanged' despite increased risk
Wed, 6th May 2020
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lastpass
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91% of people know that using an identical password on multiple accounts is risky, yet 66% continue to do so anyway, according to a survey from LastPass.
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Online retailers lose millions as 1/3 of customers forget password at checkout
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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commerce systems
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Passwords woes fuel a spike in abandoned eCommerce carts, research reveals.
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Case study: 40% of password managers vulnerable to breach
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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cios
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passwords
Two of five password managers tested by researchers from the University of York were fooled by a fake app into giving away a password.
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NordPass releases new features on the back of extensive audit
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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biometrics
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NordPass has launched new features for PCs and mobiles, including the ability to share passwords, as well as new mobile features and native apps.
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Thycotic rounds out 2019 with 'banner year' for cloud roadmap
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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pam
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iaas
Privileged access management solutions provider Thycotic has published key highlights from 2019 for its work in cloud-based PAM.
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Weak passwords continue to give cyber crims access to personal information
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New research highlights the continuing issue of weak passwords, revealing that 30% of ransomware infections in 2019 were due to passwords.
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Disney+: Is it safe to subscribe?
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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video
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network management
Disney+ subscribers are falling victim to credential stuffing, with hacked accounts already up for sale. Users advised to follow best practices.
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Password habits still key obstacle to business’ security - LogMeIn
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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LastPass study reveals poor password habits despite a rise in MFA adoption globally, including Australia.
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92% of businesses experience identity challenges - LastPass
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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mfa
Data from the report reveals IT professionals overwhelmingly (82%) agree that poor identity practices have exposed their business to risks.
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NordVPN dives into password management
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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vpn
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encryption
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cybersecurity
NordPass will remember and autosave all passwords, autofill online forms, and allow users to save private notes.
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LastPass extends data security with Aus data centre
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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edge security
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cybersecurity
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LastPass has expanded into Australia to meet growing demand for local data sovereignty and provide better service to APAC region.
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Is the pain of resetting passwords finally over?
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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kcom
Microsoft has declared that constantly resetting passwords is outdated and potentially makes users more vulnerable to hacking.
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Google 'will do better' after G Suite passwords exposed since 2005
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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google
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cios
Fourteen years is a long time for sensitive information like usernames and passwords to be sitting ducks, unencrypted and at risk of theft and corruption.
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NDB report: Stronger authentication practices needed
Tue, 14th May 2019
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cybersecurity
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mfa
The Australian Information Commissioner (OIAC) has released the latest quarterly report on the notifications under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.
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Kiwis are being outsmarted by their own smart homes
Thu, 2nd May 2019
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smart home
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technology gifts
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cybersecurity
New Zealanders are putting too much trust in smart devices and not necessarily applying some of their own ‘smarts’ to the process.
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SolarWinds adds password management to security portfolio
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
SolarWinds launches Passportal suite, bolstering IT security with MSP-focused management tools.
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Kiwis know security is important, but they're not doing much about it
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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av
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cios
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passwords
Kiwis worry about online safety but skip basic protections like antivirus, new survey shows.
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Expert offers password tips to aid a stress-free sleep
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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logmein
For many cybersecurity professionals, the worries of the day often crawl into night-time routines - LogMeIn says better password practices can help.
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Use a password manager? New study reveals it may be worse than useless
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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The study finds using a number of the top password managers is no better than putting your passwords in a text file and saving it to your desktop.