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Passwords stories - Page 10

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A short history of the computer password
Mon, 15th May 2017
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The concept of a password was developed so that users could only access their own specific files for their allotted four hours a week.
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Don't let Darth Vader destroy your security on World Password Day
Thu, 4th May 2017
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If you use starwars100 as any of your passwords, now might be a good time to have a look at how strong your passwords actually are.
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Around 17 million websites are already powered by WordPress - are they secure?
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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WordPress, the most popular and most used content management system, is also a great tool for businesses and individuals.
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Microsoft launches ‘phone signin’ for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has launched 'phone sign-in’ specifically for Microsoft accounts on Android and iOS - but what about Windows Phones?.
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VMware survey: ASEAN firms not doing enough about personal device security in workplace
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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81% of ASEAN businesses are allowing unapproved personal devices for work - and 38% of those devices don’t comply with their company’s IT policies.
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Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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The humble password is still creating headaches for internet users across the world – and many people are still making bad password decisions.
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ESET discovers 'disturbing' router security issues
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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At least 15% of home routers in the UK are unsecure, with weak passwords and software vulnerabilities, according to research by ESET.
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How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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It seems that for every work device you use, you have a personal alternative. But this means having twice as many gadgets & security concerns.
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'It's time to rethink security' warns Centrify exec
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Weak, default or stolen passwords are responsible for 63% of data breaches, warns Centrify's David McNeely. Time to rethink security is crucial.
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Zuckerberg password breach prompts warning about account security
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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Change your password now and make it strong. That's the advice from Symantec after Mark Zuckerberg was the latest victim of a password leak.
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Frequent password changes crucial to prevent data breaches
Fri, 13th May 2016
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Last week played host to World Password Day and there couldn’t be a better time to make sure your passwords are fresh and up-to-date.
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ESET: Two-factor authentication crucial in today's world
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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ESET has officially announced a new version of its secure, mobile-based two-factor authentication system, ESA 2.4.
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The best way for IT pros to save themselves time
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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IT pros can save valuable time by investing in employee education on IT security, reducing risks and mitigating errors from uninformed actions.
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Passwords are so last year. Today, it’s all about the doodles
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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In the future, free-form gestures, such as a doodle or signature, may be used in place of passwords to keep mobile devices secure.
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Cyber security knowledge on the rise, but is it enough?
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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On the whole, people appreciate how much technology has improved their lives, but the risk of personal information being exposed is on their minds.
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Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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Data theft is continuing to spur on the mobile identification market, and will generate an additional $700m for mobile network operators by 2020.
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Xero zeroes in on security
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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Xero ramps up its online defence, launching a two-step verification process to safeguard customer data on its accounting platform.
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Internet hacks on the rise, weak passwords remain a problem
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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kaspersky
In the past 12 months alone one in four internet users had at least one of their accounts hacked, leading to the loss or theft of personal information.
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Poor password hygiene putting Australian companies at risk
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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Australian businesses are being put at risk by poor password hygiene according to a new survey, which suggests education and changes are needed.
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Should we scrap passwords altogether?
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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Password-based authentication is no longer capable of keeping up with the demands of modern information security.