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Disney+: Is it safe to subscribe?
Firewalls

Disney+: Is it safe to subscribe?

Disney+ subscribers are falling victim to credential stuffing, with hacked accounts already up for sale. Users advised to follow best practices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019
Password habits still key obstacle to business' security - LogMeIn
Multi-factor authentication

Password habits still key obstacle to business' security - LogMeIn

LogMeIn's new global report pinpoints poor employee password habits as a major security challenge despite advances in multi-factor authentication adoption.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019
92% of businesses experience identity challenges - LastPass
Multi-factor authentication

92% of businesses experience identity challenges - LastPass

Data from the report reveals IT professionals overwhelmingly (82%) agree that poor identity practices have exposed their business to risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019
NordVPN dives into password management
Virtual Private Networks

NordVPN dives into password management

NordPass will remember and autosave all passwords, autofill online forms, and allow users to save private notes.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
LastPass extends data security with Aus data centre
Edge Security

LastPass extends data security with Aus data centre

LastPass has expanded into Australia to meet growing demand for local data sovereignty and provide better service to APAC region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Is the pain of resetting passwords finally over?
Microsoft

Is the pain of resetting passwords finally over?

Microsoft has declared that constantly resetting passwords is outdated and potentially makes users more vulnerable to hacking.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2019
Google 'will do better' after G Suite passwords exposed since 2005
Cybersecurity

Google 'will do better' after G Suite passwords exposed since 2005

Fourteen years is a long time for sensitive information like usernames and passwords to be sitting ducks, unencrypted and at risk of theft and corruption.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
SolarWinds adds password management to security portfolio
Identity and Access Management

SolarWinds adds password management to security portfolio

SolarWinds expands its IT security portfolio with the new Passportal suite, offering unified password and privileged client knowledge management tools for MSPs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
Expert offers password tips to aid a stress-free sleep
Multi-factor authentication

Expert offers password tips to aid a stress-free sleep

For many cybersecurity professionals, the worries of the day often crawl into night-time routines - LogMeIn says better password practices can help.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019
Use a password manager? New study reveals it may be worse than useless
Cybersecurity

Use a password manager? New study reveals it may be worse than useless

The study finds using a number of the top password managers is no better than putting your passwords in a text file and saving it to your desktop.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
Expert comment: What the Collection #2-5 data dump means for credential abuse
Multi-factor authentication

Expert comment: What the Collection #2-5 data dump means for credential abuse

TechDay spoke to experts and executives in the security industry about the data leak and the implications on phishing and credential stuffing.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour
Identity and Access Management

Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour

Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Experts comment on record 772mil-user data breach
Cloud Access Security Broker

Experts comment on record 772mil-user data breach

Largest ever database of breached login details leaked on dark web, containing over a billion unique combinations of email addresses and passwords.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
How protecting critical infrastructure starts with securing social media
Identity and Access Management

How protecting critical infrastructure starts with securing social media

Erroneous alerts regarding potential missile strikes that caused civil disruption in Hawaii and Japan in recent history.

By Shay Nahari • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwis are being outsmarted by their own smart homes
Smart Home

Kiwis are being outsmarted by their own smart homes

New Zealanders are putting too much trust in smart devices and not necessarily applying some of their own 'smarts' to the process.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019
Kiwis know security is important, but they're not doing much about it
Endpoint Protection

Kiwis know security is important, but they're not doing much about it

Despite high awareness of online threats, a Kantar TNS survey finds many New Zealanders neglect basic security measures like using antivirus software.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
Exclusive: Three access management learnings from 2018
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Three access management learnings from 2018

There was a renewed global response to data security in 2018, placing pressure on organisations to assume more responsibility for the data they hold.

By Serkan Cetin • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
CERT NZ highlights rise of unauthorised access incidents
Malware

CERT NZ highlights rise of unauthorised access incidents

CERT NZ's Q3 report shows an alarming 35% rise in financial losses from cyber incidents, now at NZD $2.9 million, with unauthorised access up by 28%.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018