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One Identity launches authentication services for Unix systems

Unix systems (including Linux and Mac OS), by their very nature, have distinct challenges when it comes to security and administration.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019

Unified Communications

Exclusive: Ping Identity on security risk mitigation

As data breaches surge, Richard Bird of Ping Identity discusses how organisations can tailor security measures to mitigate unique cyber risks in the cloud era.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019

Multi-factor authentication

CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?

A recent report found that almost half of the organisations surveyed have malware in one of their cloud applications.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019

Endpoint Protection

WhatsApp users warned to change voicemail PINs

Attackers are allegedly gaining access to users' WhatsApp accounts by using the default voicemail PIN to access voice authentication codes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019

Endpoint Protection

Security and mobility app adoption increasing - Okta

The fastest-of-the-fastest growing apps focus on identity-driven security, indicating that companies are taking Zero Trust seriously.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019

Multi-factor authentication

Expert comment: What the Collection #2-5 data dump means for credential abuse

TechDay spoke to experts and executives in the security industry about the data leak and the implications on phishing and credential stuffing.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Multi-factor authentication

Massive 2.2bil-username data dump leaked on dark web

A colossal 2.2 billion unique usernames and passwords have surfaced on the dark web in the second major data dump in two weeks, rocking cybersecurity experts.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019

Identity and Access Management

Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour

Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Malware

Ping Identity CTO's cybersecurity predictions for 2019

Ping Identity CTO Bernard Harguindeguy predicts a rise in zero trust security, fewer MFA attacks, and heightened focus on API protection in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019

Identity and Access Management

USB regulatory body launches USB-C authentication programme

USB Type-C Authentication empowers host systems to mitigate risks from malicious firmware/hardware in USB devices attempting to exploit a USB connection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019

Identity and Access Management

Akamai acquires Janrain for access management capabilities

Akamai Technologies is set to acquire Janrain, enhancing their Intelligent Edge Platform with advanced customer identity and access management capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Quick and easy authentication with YubiKeys

Consumers tend to believe that setting up two-factor authentication puts them at the height of cybersecurity best practice – but this belief is misled.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018

DevOps

Ping Identity announces new Identity-as-a-Service solution

PingOne for Customers is built for the developer community and provides API-based identity services for customer-facing applications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018

Endpoint Protection

HID Global brings high authentication to mobile

The company's new offering brings the security of physical authentication to Android and iOS with near-field communication technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

Software-as-a-Service

Check Point announces general availability for CloudGuard SaaS

Check Point launches CloudGuard SaaS, offering comprehensive protection against advanced threats to SaaS applications and cloud-based email services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018

Multi-factor authentication

Interview: Building secure apps from the ground up

Building secure apps from the ground up is crucial as digital transformation empowers firms to automate. Mobile Mentor's Liz Knight discusses key strategies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018

Multi-factor authentication

Three access management trends making waves in APAC

Identity and Access Management (IAM) emerges as a key cybersecurity focus in APAC, driven by severe impacts of cyber attacks and stringent GDPR regulations.

By Eugenio Pace • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018

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Biometrics

2019: The year attackers steal faces - Forcepoint

2019 is set to be the year hackers target facial recognition, with vulnerability exploits threatening millions as biometric authentication goes mainstream.

By William Tam • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2019