Passwords stories - Page 8

In an era of rampant cyber attacks, companies like Amazon are testing sophisticated zero log-in tech, aiming to make passwords a thing of the past.

LastPass has released its 2018 Global Password Security Report, providing insights into password behaviour in the workplace.

Web development and coding platform GitHub has rolled out password and two-factor authentication revamps to make user accounts more secure.

Ransomware continues to be a major concern for Australian consumers this year - and many are unsure if they have even been affected by it.

Okta announces new features that allow organisations to replace passwords with stronger authentication methods.

Over 60% of Australians are now more aware of how their data is collected and used, according to a survey by ADMA.

Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.

More than 330 million Twitter users are being urged to change their passwords after an internal system glitch caused the passwords to be exposed.

What's in a password? A lot, actually. Your passwords are the gateway to you and your company's most important documents and assets.

Microsoft hails the death of passwords. What are other security experts saying? Comments from Malwarebytes, CyberArk, Vault Systems, ESET & SailPoint.

Centrify urges the end of passwords, citing their ineffectiveness and the rise of smarter security measures like two-factor authentication and biometrics.

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 have long been the primary method of authentication, but they're not secure. So what's the solution? Machine learning and automation.

Of course, identity theft isn't a purely online phenomenon. Criminals can use details found in the post or from discarded documents.

Barracuda warns of a 'booming black market' for stolen passwords as cybercriminals increasingly use phishing emails to distribute malware.

Millennials are moving beyond the world of passwords and quickly embracing biometrics, leaving the older generations to continue using passwords.

Okta's 2018 Businesses @ Work report, which found that seven of the 15 fastest-growing apps are security tools or have security use cases.

Asia Pacific organisations admit that employee behaviour and IT policy don't match up, particularly when it comes to passwords.

​Bitglass has released the findings from its newest research, 'BYOD and Identity', which are alarming to say the least.

ESET's Nick FitzGerald discusses the enduring relevance of passwords, advocating for long, memorable phrases to enhance security without regular changes.