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Five reasons to kill off passwords as we know them

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Centrify urges the end of passwords, citing their ineffectiveness and the rise of smarter security measures like two-factor authentication and biometrics.
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Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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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.
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Passwords: They're as useless as the 'g' in lasagna

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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Passwords have long been the primary method of authentication, but they're not secure. So what's the solution? Machine learning and automation.
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'URL file outbreak' used to distribute Quant Loader Trojan

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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Barracuda Networks is tracking a potentially dangerous 'URL file outbreak' that distribute the Quant Loader Trojan.
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Identity theft is on the rise — users must respond

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Of course, identity theft isn't a purely online phenomenon. Criminals can use details found in the post or from discarded documents.
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Criminals abuse email attachments to cash in on 'booming' black market for stolen passwords

Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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Barracuda warns of a 'booming black market' for stolen passwords as cybercriminals increasingly use phishing emails to distribute malware.
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Biometrics vs passwords: How the generation gap is shaping workplace security

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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Millennials are moving beyond the world of passwords and quickly embracing biometrics, leaving the older generations to continue using passwords.
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Okta report says security is changing workplace app use

Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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Okta's 2018 Businesses @ Work report, which found that seven of the 15 fastest-growing apps are security tools or have security use cases.
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APAC firms leaving password management to employees - at a cost

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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Asia Pacific organisations admit that employee behaviour and IT policy don't match up, particularly when it comes to passwords.
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1 in 4 organisations relying solely on passwords to secure BYOD

Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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​Bitglass has released the findings from its newest research, 'BYOD and Identity', which are alarming to say the least.
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Exclusive: ESET on why the humble password is here to stay

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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ESET's Nick FitzGerald discusses the enduring relevance of passwords, advocating for long, memorable phrases to enhance security without regular changes.
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Hackers steal data through 'easy back door' in massive Deloitte breach

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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​In just the last few weeks we've had three major breaches go public, and experts say this one could have been easily prevented.
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There are 320 million breached passwords available online right now

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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More than 320 million compromised passwords are freely available online, warns Troy Hunt, who urges users to verify password safety on haveibeenpwned.com.
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Study finds it's still the basics causing critical threats for businesses

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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Old-school flaws expose firms to cyber peril, study finds 60% of web app threats tied to basic weaknesses in scripting and security.
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FireEye uncovers Russian cybercriminal group targeting EMEA hotels

Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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The hospitality sector is a frequently attacked target by cybercriminals - one of the most prominent has been attributed to a Russian group.
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Trusona lands in Japan to take no-password authentication to Asia Pacific

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Identity authentication provider Trusona is extending its reach beyond the US and into the Asia Pacific region, with a new office in Tokyo, Japan.
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Centrify warns hospitality industry is weak against data breaches

Sat, 15th Jul 2017
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The alert from Centrify come as the Sabre Corp data breach continues to claim victims around the world, with Trump Hotels the latest announced.
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Centrify targets local admin access on Macs through latest identity management update

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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Macs in the enterprise are prone to careless administrative account maintenance and passwords are being shared further than they should be.
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Dropbox rolls out new features to boost security & visibility

Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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Dropbox hopes the updates will give admin stronger user controls and increased visibility into their teams' Dropbox usage.
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It's time to pick up the pace on HTTPS encryption, survey finds

Tue, 30th May 2017
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Less than half of internet sites support HTTPS, despite it being a 'must have' for all businesses, a new survey has found.