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BeyondTrust lays groundwork for zero trust with latest release
Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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BeyondTrust releases BeyondTrust Password Safe 22.2 and BeyondInsight 22.2, with new features to improve security and manage disconnected systems.
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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.
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Lookout adds security offerings with SaferPass acquisition
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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Lookout expands security offerings with the acquisition of password management company SaferPass, aiming to provide customers with proactive protection.
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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.
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Sift shares crucial advice for preventing serious ATO breaches
Fri, 13th May 2022
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Learn how to protect your accounts from Account Takeover Fraud (ATO) with the latest ebook from Sift. Click here to find out more.
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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.
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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.
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Salesforce resets user passwords as GitHub breach investigation continues
Wed, 4th May 2022
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Salesforce is increasing its security measures after a recent GitHub breach incident investigation reported in Heroku.
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Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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The state of password hygiene in New Zealand remains largely unknown, with limited studies and fragmented data.
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LastPass teams up with Ping Identity to improve password security
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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LastPass has announced new integrations with Ping Identity, including PingOne and PingFederate to better serve enterprise businesses.
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Southeast Asia sees growing demand for better electronic finance solutions
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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Banks and consumers in Southeast Asia are increasingly adopting one-time passwords for online transactions, according to new research by Kaspersky.
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Ping Identity onboards Sydney-based Ascention as latest AU MSP
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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The appointment as VAR and MSP will enable Ascention to resell Ping Identity's services and solutions as part of its own data management solution.
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Cybersecurity in 2022: End of passwords, cybersecurity education and the compromised home
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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Poorly managed and weak passwords are a prime target for hackers, and organisations are responding by going password-less to remove this weakness all together.
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ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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ESET's T2 2021 Threat Report reveals rising ransomware demands and increased brute-force attacks, according to the cybersecurity firm's telemetry data.
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Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.
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Manufacturing firms leave millions of files exposed - Varonis report
Mon, 20th Sep 2021
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Many organizations are ill-prepared for disruptive attacks, leaving sensitive data at risk, according to Varonis' Manufacturing Data Risk Report.
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Ransomware, crypto scams & brute-forced passwords: Highlights from CERT NZ's Q2 report
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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The number of cybersecurity incidents in the second quarter of 2021 has risen to more than 1,350, accounting for $3.9 million in direct financial losses.
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Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.
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Despite cybersecurity training 85% of employees still reuse passwords - report
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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According to new research, nearly two-thirds of employees use personal passwords to protect corporate data and vice versa.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Yubico on the reality of a passwordless future
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Yubico VP Geoff Schomburgk discusses the possibility of a passwordless future and what Yubico offers to Australia and New Zealand. #ITsecurity #Yubico.