Passwords stories
Australian businesses and users face rising account-takeover risk as experts say AI-driven attacks and leaked credentials have outpaced passwords.
Weak logins are still putting power grids, hospitals and water systems at risk as experts mark World Password Day with fresh warnings.
Agentic AI promises effortless digital delegation, but its admin-level access to data and systems creates profound privacy and security risks.
Daon warns viral ChatGPT caricature craze is handing fraudsters a richer dossier of personal data to fuel scams and social engineering.
Retailers adopt generative AI extensively, rising to 95%, while cracking down on shadow AI and personal account use to bolster data security.
Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords from ChatGPT, Llama, and DeepSeek often show predictable patterns, leaving users vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia's secure, hassle-free future for digital access.
Personal SaaS accounts like LinkedIn and Dropbox now serve as major security risks, potentially leading to corporate breaches worth millions or more.
As World Password Day approaches, experts stress the vital need for robust passwords and physical access controls to secure both digital and physical assets.
Gartner predicts that AI agents will halve the time needed for account exploitations by 2027, heightening the urgency for firms to adopt advanced security measures.
HiTRUST highlights the need for a balance between online security and user experience in digital payments, as businesses face increasing pressures in this sector.
Businesses are being urged to replace password-only logins as stolen credentials still feature in 22% of confirmed breaches.
Public profile details are helping criminals guess passwords and impersonate contacts, with 55% of Australians reusing the same password.
Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but most still reuse passwords, share logins and ignore breaches unless directly alerted.
Two-thirds of UK digital investors risk locking away wealth, as most leave no clear instructions for others to access online assets.
Most UK adults have no plan for who inherits their digital assets, with over-55s least prepared despite new laws recognising online property.
Yubico warns EU financial firms that DORA-era resilience demands phish-resistant passkeys, not passwords and legacy MFA still rife in banks.
Data breaches at Victorian schools and Sydney University expose deep cyber flaws, leaving Australian students vulnerable to long-term threats.
Nearly half of UK users rely on weak passwords like "123456," risking cyber attacks as searches for stronger credentials surge 133%.
As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.
