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The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico's experts

Yubico experts say 2026 will redefine authentication, with post-quantum security, digital ID wallets and AI-driven threats converging.

By Ronnie Manning • 9 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

EduTech

Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing

Proofpoint flags a sharp rise in Microsoft 365 account takeovers via device code phishing, hitting firms from finance to government.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Data Protection

OpenID to launch digital ID conformance tests by 2026

OpenID will launch global conformance tests for key digital ID standards from February 2026, supporting eIDAS 2.0 and other schemes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Browser flaw exposes passkey authentication to hijacking risk

A browser flaw risks hijacking passkey authentication, threatening access to banking, shopping and SaaS accounts despite passkeys' security promise.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Data Privacy

OpenID Foundation to showcase global digital ID interoperability

The OpenID Foundation will showcase global digital ID interoperability with ten teams and government reps from three regions in an upcoming webinar.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Gaming

Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys

Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Thales introduces new FIDO lifecycle management solution

Thales has unveiled its OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management solution, aiding large organisations in deploying and managing FIDO security passkeys efficiently.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Surveillance

Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service

Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024

Customer Experience

Aflac wins 2024 CSO award for innovative security project

Aflac has been awarded the 2024 CSO Award for its innovative Quackcess Granted authentication initiative, enhancing security and customer experience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Firewalls

Exclusive: Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk discusses future of passwords

Geoff Schomburgk of Yubico envisions a future beyond passwords, advocating for passkeys and hardware security keys like the YubiKey for secure authentication.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

EduTech

Exclusive: Why creating phishing-resistant users is key to cybersecurity

Yubico's Jeff Schomburgk has discussed the critical rise of phishing-resistant authentication and its pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024

Biometrics

iProov earns first global FIDO certification for face biometrics

iProov becomes the world's first company to earn FIDO certification for face biometric verification, marking a key milestone in the push to reduce password reliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024