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Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.
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Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.
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Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.
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Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey 5 via its global service, boosting PIN security with stricter rules to help enterprises meet evolving regulations worldwide.
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Yubico launches suite to enhance enterprise phishing defence

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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Yubico has launched its Yubico Enrollment Suite to help enterprises enhance phishing resistance by facilitating a transition to passwordless security solutions.
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Yubico launches Yubico Enrollment Suite for enterprises

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Yubico introduces the Yubico Enrollment Suite, enhancing secure, passwordless onboarding for enterprises and streamlining user enrolment processes.
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HID integrates with Microsoft for card-based MFA access

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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HID has unveiled an integration with Microsoft Entra ID, enabling physical access cards as a multi-factor authentication method for services like Microsoft 365.
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Australia leads in global cybersecurity with phishing-resistant measures

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Australia adopts robust cybersecurity measures, leading global efforts in phishing-resistance, and positions as a prospective cybersecurity leader by 2030.
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EU aims to standardise digital IDs with personal data control by 2026

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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EU aims to standardise digital IDs with personal data control by 2026, moving away from cloud-based providers.
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Securing festive shopping: Tips to avoid online scams and protect personal data

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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As online festive shopping skyrockets, concerns about personal cyber security have deepened. Avoid becoming a victim of scams with these top tips.
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Hands-on Review: Kensington VeriMark Fingerprint Keys

Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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Kensington's Verimark Fingerprint Keys offer a passwordless solution to online security, providing a simple and secure way to protect your data.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from FIDO Alliance

Tue, 26th Sep 2023
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FIDO Alliance's Executive Director & CMO, Andrew Shikhiar, discusses the association's mission to reduce reliance on passwords in APAC.
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Yubico goes public as YUBICO on Nasdaq in Stockholm

Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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Yubico is now publicly trading under the ticker symbol YUBICO on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm.
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Phishing resistant hardware, the key to email security

Tue, 29th Aug 2023
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According to Yubico, a provider of hardware authentication security keys, empowering workplaces with phishing-resistant hardware is the key to email security.
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Beyond Identity's Passkey Journey streamlines authentication

Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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Beyond Identity has launched The Passkey Journey, a free tool to help development and UX teams optimize user authentication experiences.
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World Password Day on May 4 is a reminder of security keys

Thu, 4th May 2023
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World Password Day, which is marked on May 4 every year, is the perfect time to remind people that every password needs a partner.
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Yubico announces the release of its Security Key series

Thu, 9th Mar 2023
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The keys are accessible through the YubiEnterprise Subscription program for enterprises or directly on Yubico's website for customers.
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Salesforce now requiring all users to implement MFA

Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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Salesforce has strengthened its security measures by implementing multi-factor authentication for all users to combat cyber attacks.
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Yubico promotes from within for new APAC regional vice president role

Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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Yubico has promoted Geoff Schomburgk to the position of Asia Pacific regional vice president as it expands in the region.
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Yubico expands YubiEnterprise Delivery Service to ANZ

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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The Delivery Service is a cloud-based logistics service and allows customers to streamline YubiKey distribution to end-users.