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World Password Day stories

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Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023
Tue, 7th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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passwords
Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.
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Tech experts urge passwordless protection on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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cyber attacks
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social engineering
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jumio
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observance of World Password Day, tech experts, including Jumio's CTO Stuart Wells, stress the urgent need to replace outdated password-based authentication with more reliable, AI-powered biometric alternatives amid rising cyber-attack threats.
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Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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.
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Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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security breaches
A recent Bitwarden survey reveals concerning password security habits in the UK, with 63% of residents relying on memory, posing significant cybersecurity risks.
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Intelliworx urges government to boost SME cybersecurity in budget
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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email security
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mfa
Intelliworx is urging the Australian Federal Government to bolster cybersecurity measures and funding support in the forthcoming budget.
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Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you
Thu, 25th May 2023
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
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online safety
The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.
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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
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cybersecurity
World Password Day, which is marked on May 4 every year, is the perfect time to remind people that every password needs a partner.
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Anniversaries remind us to review identity risks
Thu, 12th May 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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physical security
World Password Day provides a timely reminder for ordinary citizens and organisations to stop and think about the risks associated with digital identities.
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World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas
Thu, 5th May 2022
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cybersecurity
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safety
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mfa
In a slight departure from traditional World Password Day lore, Yubico has today announced a multi-factor authentication (MFA) guide.