Passwords stories

The FIDO Alliance releases UX guidelines all about passkeys
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The FIDO Alliance UX Guidelines for Passkey Creation and Sign-ins aim to help online service providers design a better, more consistent user experience when signing in with passkeys.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Okta
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Shiven Ramji, who is the Chief Product Officer at OKTA, joins us today to tell us more about OKTA and give us some insight into the new research that they have conducted.

Keeper Security launches password rotation to enhance PAM
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"We are excited to help minimise this risk with an affordable, modern and elegant solution that protects every user and every device in an organisation."

Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you
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The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.

Keeper Security joins Pax8 to aid MSPs mitigate password-related cyber risks
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"As cyberattacks grab headlines worldwide, the need for secure cybersecurity solutions grows daily. Yet, these solutions must be as simple as they are secure."

Consumers want more convenience with identity credentials
Fri, 17th Mar 2023
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Passwords have outrun their course and it's time to provide users a simpler, more secure way to validate their identity.

Cyber attack risk high due to outdated authentication methods
Fri, 17th Mar 2023
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"Concerningly, more than half of UK organisations are still relying on using usernames and passwords and other outdated authentication methods."

BeyondTrust brings Password Safe and Privilege Management to Azure
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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"By enabling them to quickly and easily leverage their existing Microsoft Azure commits, we can help customers accelerate their identity security journey and defend against cyberthreats."

The bad password advice you need to leave behind in 2023
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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For companies to better meet cybersecurity standards, it's time to throw away the bad password advice and take steps to eliminate passwords once and for all.

BeyondTrust improves its privileged access management bundle
Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
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BeyondTrust has announced new releases of its Privileged Remote Access and Password Safe and the availability of these in a new bundle with value pricing.

Combating identity deception with a people-centric approach
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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credit card fraud
Activity that was once carried out face-to-face has shifted to the Internet, leading to an explosion of new identity elements as people and businesses interact with minimal physical engagement.

Microsoft report finds 74% increase in password attacks
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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Microsoft has published its Digital Defense Report 2022, sharing insights on how the digital threat landscape is evolving and how to mitigate these issues.

False sense of cybersecurity running rampant – report
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Cybersecurity concerns and education have not mitigated the overuse of the same passwords in 2022, according to LassPass.

Passwordless authentication mkt to grow, says KuppingerCole
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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KuppingerCole predicts that the CAGR to go up to 31,1%, leading the passwordless authentication market to reach US$6.6 billion by 2025.

Poor password management making it easy for cyber attackers
Tue, 25th Oct 2022
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Password health continues to be poor, leaving corporate systems vulnerable to opportunistic attackers, according to new research.

Pinnacle cyber attack: Beware of suspicious emails, messages and bank activity - Deputy Privacy Commissioner
Mon, 17th Oct 2022
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The Privacy Commission is advising victims of the Pinnacle hack to be wary of any suspicious cellphone communication or bank activity.

The old ways aren’t working – Let’s rethink our cybersecurity
Mon, 12th Sep 2022
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Multiple reports suggest that phishing attacks are on the rise in Australia, with over 80% of organisations reporting at least one successful attempt over the past 12 months.

BeyondTrust lays groundwork for zero trust with latest release
Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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"Organisations are looking for credential management solutions that are flexible within their environment, and adaptable to their business-critical needs."

New research shows global drive for passwordless authentication
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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A new study has shown there has been a significant shift towards wanting a passwordless future, but adoption is still in its infancy.

Lookout adds security offerings with SaferPass acquisition
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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Lookout has acquired SaferPass, adding password management technology to its suite of security offerings and furthering its goal to provide customers with proactive protection.

BeyondTrust integrates Password Safe solution with SailPoint
Mon, 16th May 2022
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BeyondTrust has announced the integration of BeyondTrust Password Safe with SailPoint identity security offerings.

Sift shares crucial advice for preventing serious ATO breaches
Fri, 13th May 2022
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Are you or your business struggling with Account Takeover Fraud (ATO)? One of the latest ebooks from Sift can provide readers with the tools and expertise to help launch them into the new era of account security.

Apple, Google and Microsoft expands plans to get rid of passwords
Fri, 6th May 2022
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FIDO Alliance says the world is closer to not relying on passwords after Apple, Google and Microsoft expands their support for a passwordless sign-in standard.

World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas
Thu, 5th May 2022
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In a slight departure from traditional World Password Day lore, Yubico has today announced a multi-factor authentication (MFA) guide.