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In a GDPR world, true passwordless security reigns

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

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

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

“Cybersecurity is a problem we all face but 2FA is offered by a lot of service providers in either a too complicated or too unclear of a way."

Okta eliminates the need for passwords with ThreatInsight

“The best password is no password at all. Today’s threat actors are targeting the weakest point of your company’s security – your people." - Okta CEO

Privacy and passwords: Hot topics amongst Australian consumers

“Organisations need to invest further in strategies to ensure trust, transparency and choice are front and centre."

Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?

“Apps can monitor network activity even without requesting any sensitive permissions."

Twitter password glitch showcases 'extreme jumpiness' in digital sector

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

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

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

Centrify, a provider of Zero Trust Security are calling for the end of password protection.

Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords

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

Accounts were compromised because he re-used the password “dadada”. Six characters, all lowercase. If anyone should know better, it’s Zuckerberg.

'URL file outbreak' used to distribute Quant Loader Trojan

Barracuda Networks is tracking a potentially dangerous ‘URL file outbreak’ that distribute the Quant Loader Trojan.

Identity theft is on the rise — users must respond

Of course, identity theft isn’t a purely online phenomenon. Criminals can use details found in the post or from discarded documents.

Criminals abuse email attachments to cash in on 'booming' black market for stolen passwords

“Attackers are attempting to encourage the recipient to open the attachment by using urgent language to make the message appear important."

Biometrics vs passwords: How the generation gap is shaping workplace security

Millennials are moving beyond the world of passwords and quickly embracing biometrics, leaving the older generations to continue using passwords.

Okta report says security is changing workplace app use

Okta's 2018 Businesses @ Work report, which found that seven of the 15 fastest-growing apps are security tools or have security use cases.

APAC firms leaving password management to employees - at a cost

Asia Pacific organisations admit that employee behaviour and IT policy don’t match up, particularly when it comes to passwords.

NZ Cyber Smart Week: If you just do one thing, start using a password manager

How do employees really use credentials in their day-to-day work? And what kind of threat do they pose?

1 in 4 organisations relying solely on passwords to secure BYOD

Bitglass has released the findings from its newest research, ‘BYOD and Identity’, which are alarming to say the least.

Exclusive: ESET on why the humble password is here to stay

"So how long is ‘really long’? I recommend a minimum of twelve characters with mixed-cases and numbers or symbols. Even longer is better."

Hackers steal data through ‘easy back door’ in massive Deloitte breach

In just the last few weeks we’ve had three major breaches go public, and experts say this one could have been easily prevented.

There are 320 million breached passwords available online right now

Right now there are more than 320 million compromised passwords, and they’re all available online.

Whitepaper: Why it’s critical to detect cyber attacks as they happen

"Many organisations are struggling to keep pace with the speed in which hackers are attacking their systems."

Identity governance: The all-in-one solution for GDPR compliance

The GDPR affects any company that deals with individuals living in the EU and has very specific requirements for the treatment of their personal

The crucial guide to deploying a SIEM solution successfully

SIEM solutions have far-reaching benefits, but Gartner says there are a lot of factors to consider to avoid disaster - here's the company's guide.

Whitepaper: How to make sure your security architecture keeps up with surging network speeds

The annual cost of cybercrime is expected to exceed US$6t by 2021 with a large contributor being the sheer amount of data that requires processing.

Whitepaper: The key to compliance is governing access to data

By implementing a governance-based approach to identity governance, companies can secure their organisation’s sensitive data.