Passwords stories - Page 5
Poor password management making it easy for cyber attackers
Tue, 25th Oct 2022
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Password health continues to be poor, leaving corporate systems vulnerable to opportunistic attackers, according to new research.
Pinnacle cyber attack: Beware of suspicious emails, messages and bank activity - Deputy Privacy Commissioner
Mon, 17th Oct 2022
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The Privacy Commission is advising victims of the Pinnacle hack to be wary of any suspicious cellphone communication or bank activity.
The old ways aren’t working – Let’s rethink our cybersecurity
Mon, 12th Sep 2022
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Phishing attacks are on the rise in Australia, with one successful attempt every eight minutes. It's time to rethink legacy authentication methods.
BeyondTrust lays groundwork for zero trust with latest release
Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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pam
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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.
New research shows global drive for passwordless authentication
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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cloud services
A new study has shown there has been a significant shift towards wanting a passwordless future, but adoption is still in its infancy.
Lookout adds security offerings with SaferPass acquisition
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Lookout expands security offerings with the acquisition of password management company SaferPass, aiming to provide customers with proactive protection.
BeyondTrust integrates Password Safe solution with SailPoint
Mon, 16th May 2022
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cloud services
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passwords
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sailpoint
BeyondTrust has announced the integration of BeyondTrust Password Safe with SailPoint identity security offerings.
Sift shares crucial advice for preventing serious ATO breaches
Fri, 13th May 2022
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commerce systems
Learn how to protect your accounts from Account Takeover Fraud (ATO) with the latest ebook from Sift. Click here to find out more.
Apple, Google and Microsoft expands plans to get rid of passwords
Fri, 6th May 2022
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personal computing devices
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.
World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas
Thu, 5th May 2022
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cybersecurity
In a slight departure from traditional World Password Day lore, Yubico has today announced a multi-factor authentication (MFA) guide.
Salesforce resets user passwords as GitHub breach investigation continues
Wed, 4th May 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Salesforce is increasing its security measures after a recent GitHub breach incident investigation reported in Heroku.
Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
The state of password hygiene in New Zealand remains largely unknown, with limited studies and fragmented data.
LastPass teams up with Ping Identity to improve password security
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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cloud services
LastPass has announced new integrations with Ping Identity, including PingOne and PingFederate to better serve enterprise businesses.
Southeast Asia sees growing demand for better electronic finance solutions
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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mfa
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cloud services
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kaspersky
Banks and consumers in Southeast Asia are increasingly adopting one-time passwords for online transactions, according to new research by Kaspersky.
Ping Identity onboards Sydney-based Ascention as latest AU MSP
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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.
Cybersecurity in 2022: End of passwords, cybersecurity education and the compromised home
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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.
ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ESET's T2 2021 Threat Report reveals rising ransomware demands and increased brute-force attacks, according to the cybersecurity firm's telemetry data.
Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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passwords
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password manager
Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.
Manufacturing firms leave millions of files exposed - Varonis report
Mon, 20th Sep 2021
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it in manufacturing
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Many organizations are ill-prepared for disruptive attacks, leaving sensitive data at risk, according to Varonis' Manufacturing Data Risk Report.
Ransomware, crypto scams & brute-forced passwords: Highlights from CERT NZ's Q2 report
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
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.