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IDnow & Keyless partner to boost secure digital identity checks

IDnow and Keyless have partnered to enhance digital identity checks by combining biometric authentication with identity verification, bolstering security and privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

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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

Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026

Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026

Biometrics

Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade

Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Data Protection

Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security

Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

IAM market surges as practical skills outpace degrees in hiring

US IAM market set to hit USD $7.36 billion by 2025, with firms favouring practical skills over degrees amid soaring demand and salaries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Yubico expands YubiKey services to 175 countries globally

Yubico's YubiKey as a Service and delivery models now cover 175 countries, boosting global access to phishing-resistant security solutions for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Unified Communications

Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills

Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks

Mandiant's 2024 report reveals a rise in financially motivated cyber attacks, with 55% of threat groups seeking profit, while detection remains a major challenge globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Yubico & Microsoft partner on phishing-resistant MFA

Yubico is set to enhance cyber resilience for businesses by supporting Microsoft's MFA requirements, paving the way for a passwordless future amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Yubico launches enrolment suite for Microsoft users

Yubico has unveiled its Enrollment Suite for Microsoft users, promoting a passwordless and phishing-resistant onboarding experience for enhanced security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Encryption

Yubico seeks FIPS 140-3 validation for YubiKey 5 series

Yubico is progressing towards FIPS 140-3 validation for its YubiKey 5 FIPS Series, submitting it to the Cryptographic Module Validation Program following successful testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

Multi-factor authentication

Clarifying perceptions related to passkeys and MFA

Passkeys are emerging as a superior alternative to traditional passwords, yet a recent survey reveals 58% still rely on usernames and passwords.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Wed, 13th 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

Multi-factor authentication

SendQuick wins Bronze Globee Award for cybersecurity innovation

Singaporean firm SendQuick secures Bronze Globee Award win in the Authentication Solution category at the 20th Annual 2024 Globee Awards for Cybersecurity.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Encryption

Maximising passkey implementation: 5 points from Yubico specialist

As cryptographic passkeys rise as the new standard for secure app and web authentication, Yubico's senior solutions architect David Pham shares insights on effective integration approaches, highlighting user control, multi-passkey support, and the need for optional extensions in authentication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Zero Trust Security

Keeper Security extends passkey management support

Keeper Security, the provider of cloud-based zero-trust cybersecurity software, has announced expanded support for passkey management on desktop browsers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023