Authentication stories - Page 13

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.

The solution gives users the freedom to put MFA everywhere it is needed for employees, partners and customers.

Barracuda Networks, Sophos, RedLock, and Darktrace offer their views on the data leak that affected close to 50 million accounts.

Facebook admits nearly 90 million users affected by data breach; Bitdefender warns the number could rise to 130 million as hackers exploit flaws.

Despite predictions for the multifactor authentication market to hit USD $12.51 billion by 2022, experts say MFA alone isn't sufficient to thwart cybercrime.

Microsoft aims to empower IT to unlock the security capabilities of the intelligent cloud to tip the scales in the cyber war.

CERT NZ's latest report shows cyber threats and incident reports increased in Q2, yet monetary losses dropped by 24%, with most under NZD $500.

Despite the stigma, Office 365 adoption is improving security, but managing it can be challenging, says @journalist. #CloudSecurity #Office365.

CA Technologies' recent survey finds a vast disconnect between organisations' perception and customer trust in data handling across Asia Pacific and Japan.

WatchGuard’s AuthPoint solution is a cloud service that can be deployed and managed from any location without the need for expensive hardware components.

YubiKeys, hardware-based protection in the form of physical devices, provide an option for a second factor in Okta MFA.

A critical flaw in Microsoft's ADFS allows bypassing MFA, posing a severe risk, warns Okta’s REX team. Urgent patching is recommended for users.

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

Its primary access points for code and infrastructure had required two-factor authentication via SMS, and the main attack intercepted the text.

WatchGuard launches AuthPoint, a cloud-based multi-factor authentication solution tailored for SMBs, addressing their cost and complexity concerns.

The breach occurred as an access credential to TimeHop’s cloud computing environment that didn't have multifactor authentication was compromised.

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

The tension between security and user experience is one IT practitioners have had to grapple with as businesses become more vulnerable to breaches.

Silent authentication could revolutionise last-mile delivery, providing ultra-personalised, secure services via behavioural biometrics and smart technologies.