Passwords stories - Page 8
Dell.com customers urged to change passwords after breach
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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network infrastructure
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Dell is asking all of its Dell.com customers to change their passwords after it detected ‘unauthorised activity’ on its network earlier this month.
How to combat human error in cyber risks
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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endpoint protection
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biometrics
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edr
Over a third of Aussie firms suffer data breaches due to staff errors, underlining dire need for cybersecurity training.
Interview: RSA's Craig Dore on the basics of MFA
Mon, 15th Oct 2018
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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mfa
A good MFA solution would cover access for both types of applications, and enable access for both employees and third parties such as contractors.
Quick tips for staying safe online - Cyber Smart Week 2018
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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passwords
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mfa
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cyber smart week
As Cyber Smart Week 2018 kicks off, CERT NZ urges Kiwis to bolster online defences amid lingering concerns over data breaches like Facebook's.
Exclusive: Moving away from passwords to two-factor authentication
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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biometrics
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mfa
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passwords
In an era of rampant cyber attacks, companies like Amazon are testing sophisticated zero log-in tech, aiming to make passwords a thing of the past.
Nearly 50% of businesses have yet to take control of password security - report
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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passwords
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mfa
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report
LastPass has released its 2018 Global Password Security Report, providing insights into password behaviour in the workplace.
In a GDPR world, true passwordless security reigns
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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iam
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data privacy
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passwords
About 81% of mass breaches are caused by stolen or weak passwords, and just over half of data breaches involve some form of credential harvesting.
GitHub security tool checks passwords against 517m breached credentials
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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martech
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apm
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software development
Web development and coding platform GitHub has rolled out password and two-factor authentication revamps to make user accounts more secure.
Ransomware: Top-of-mind for Aussies, but we just don't know what to do about it
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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dr
Ransomware continues to be a major concern for Australian consumers this year - and many are unsure if they have even been affected by it.
Interview: Twizo explains why the 2FA revolution isn’t quite here – but it is coming
Mon, 28th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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twizo
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mfa
Silverstreet, a cloud communications company, aims to simplify two-factor authentication with its cybersecurity brand, Twizo.
Okta eliminates the need for passwords with ThreatInsight
Thu, 24th May 2018
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iam
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okta
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passwords
Okta announces new features that allow organisations to replace passwords with stronger authentication methods.
Privacy and passwords: Hot topics amongst Australian consumers
Wed, 16th May 2018
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data privacy
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association for data-driven marketing and advertising
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privacy awareness week
Over 60% of Australians are now more aware of how their data is collected and used, according to a survey by ADMA.
Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?
Mon, 14th May 2018
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smartphones
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firewalls
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vpns
Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.
Twitter password glitch showcases 'extreme jumpiness' in digital sector
Mon, 7th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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twitter
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passwords
More than 330 million Twitter users are being urged to change their passwords after an internal system glitch caused the passwords to be exposed.
Aura Information Security’s password tips for World Password Day
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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risk & compliance
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passwords
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aura information security
What’s in a password? A lot, actually. Your passwords are the gateway to you and your company’s most important documents and assets.
Today is World Password Day: Here’s what the experts think
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cyberark
Microsoft hails the death of passwords. What are other security experts saying? Comments from Malwarebytes, CyberArk, Vault Systems, ESET & SailPoint.
Five reasons to kill off passwords as we know them
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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passwords
Centrify urges the end of passwords, citing their ineffectiveness and the rise of smarter security measures like two-factor authentication and biometrics.
Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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lastpass
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.
Passwords: They're as useless as the 'g' in lasagna
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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facebook
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passwords
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mfa
Passwords have long been the primary method of authentication, but they're not secure. So what's the solution? Machine learning and automation.
'URL file outbreak' used to distribute Quant Loader Trojan
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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firewalls
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ransomware
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malware
Barracuda Networks is tracking a potentially dangerous ‘URL file outbreak’ that distribute the Quant Loader Trojan.