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LogMeIn spins out LastPass as standalone company
Multi-factor authentication

LogMeIn spins out LastPass as standalone company

LogMeIn says it plans to invest further in LastPass, particularly across the go-to-market functions, engineering, and the overall customer experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices
Passwords

Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices

Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Kaspersky Password Manager could be 'bruteforced in seconds'
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky Password Manager could be 'bruteforced in seconds'

As people and enterprises put their trust in password managers to secure their accounts, even well-built password managers can be fatally flawed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
We're not ready for passwordless systems—and that's quite alright
Biometrics

We're not ready for passwordless systems—and that's quite alright

Passwords may seem archaic in today's tech era, but they still play a vital role in online security. Here's why.

By Rajesh Ganesan • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
Average person has 100 passwords - study
Cybersecurity

Average person has 100 passwords - study

Average users now have around 100 passwords, a 25% increase from earlier this year, likely due to increased app downloads during lockdown, says NordPass.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Six practical tips for better password practice
Multi-factor authentication

Six practical tips for better password practice

UK's National Cyber Security Centre reveals the most hacked passwords of 2019, including '123456' and 'password'.

By Peter Bailey • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
Reckless password behaviour 'largely unchanged' despite increased risk
Passwords

Reckless password behaviour 'largely unchanged' despite increased risk

91% of people know that using an identical password on multiple accounts is risky, yet 66% continue to do so anyway, according to a survey from LastPass.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
Worrying gap in local consumer cybersecurity savvy
Virtual Private Networks

Worrying gap in local consumer cybersecurity savvy

New research shows ANZ consumers feel clued in, but there's clear room for improvement in their education and tools.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Case study: 40% of password managers vulnerable to breach
Cybersecurity

Case study: 40% of password managers vulnerable to breach

Two of five password managers tested by researchers from the University of York were fooled by a fake app into giving away a password.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
NordVPN launches password manager
Virtual Private Networks

NordVPN launches password manager

NordVPN has unveiled NordPass, a new password manager designed for simplicity and robust security, starting from USD $2.49 per month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
NordVPN launches encryption tool, password manager to come
Virtual Private Networks

NordVPN launches encryption tool, password manager to come

A free version of NordLocker is available which gives users 5GB of encrypted data, while premium users can encrypt unlimited amounts of data.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
ManageEngine ticks all the right boxes in customer satisfaction report
Customer Relationship Management

ManageEngine ticks all the right boxes in customer satisfaction report

ManageEngine has earned the highest score possible for customer satisfaction in privileged identity management.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016
Strip - Password Manager
Encryption

Strip - Password Manager

Strip is a highly rated Password Manager and Data Vault, protecting sensitive information on mobile devices for over 12 years.

By Alena Dillon • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2010

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Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information

Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019