World Password Day stories

The importance of strong passwords and physical access control: A guide for World Password Day
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As World Password Day approaches, experts stress the vital need for robust passwords and physical access controls to secure both digital and physical assets.

Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023
Tue, 7th May 2024
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Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.

Tech experts urge passwordless protection on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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In observance of World Password Day, tech experts, including Jumio's CTO Stuart Wells, stress the urgent need to replace outdated password-based authentication with more reliable, AI-powered biometric alternatives amid rising cyber-attack threats.

Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Ahead of World Password Day, Yubico's Regional VP, Geoff Schomburgk discusses the firm's global impact on cybersecurity and its move towards pioneering passwordless solutions.

Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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A recent Bitwarden survey reveals concerning password security habits in the UK, with 63% of residents relying on memory, posing significant cybersecurity risks.

Intelliworx urges government to boost SME cybersecurity in budget
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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Intelliworx is urging the Australian Federal Government to bolster cybersecurity measures and funding support in the forthcoming budget.

Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you
Thu, 25th May 2023
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online safety
The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.

World Password Day on May 4 is a reminder of security keys
Thu, 4th May 2023
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phishing
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email security
World Password Day, which is marked on May 4 every year, is the perfect time to remind people that every password needs a partner.

Anniversaries remind us to review identity risks
Thu, 12th May 2022
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World Password Day provides a timely reminder for ordinary citizens and organisations to stop and think about the risks associated with digital identities.

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.