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Cryptojacking

CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?

Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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A recent report found that almost half of the organisations surveyed have malware in one of their cloud applications.
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WhatsApp users warned to change voicemail PINs

Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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Attackers are allegedly gaining access to users' WhatsApp accounts by using the default voicemail PIN to access voice authentication codes.
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Security and mobility app adoption increasing - Okta

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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The fastest-of-the-fastest growing apps focus on identity-driven security, indicating that companies are taking Zero Trust seriously.
Passwords

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

Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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TechDay spoke to experts and executives in the security industry about the data leak and the implications on phishing and credential stuffing.
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Massive 2.2bil-username data dump leaked on dark web

Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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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.
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Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.
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Ping Identity CTO's cybersecurity predictions for 2019

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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Ping Identity CTO Bernard Harguindeguy predicts a rise in zero trust security, fewer MFA attacks, and heightened focus on API protection in 2019.
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USB regulatory body launches USB-C authentication programme

Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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USB Type-C Authentication empowers host systems to mitigate risks from malicious firmware/hardware in USB devices attempting to exploit a USB connection.
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Akamai acquires Janrain for access management capabilities

Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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Akamai Technologies is set to acquire Janrain, enhancing their Intelligent Edge Platform with advanced customer identity and access management capabilities.
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Hands-on Review: Quick and easy authentication with YubiKeys

Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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Consumers tend to believe that setting up two-factor authentication puts them at the height of cybersecurity best practice – but this belief is misled.
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Ping Identity announces new Identity-as-a-Service solution

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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PingOne for Customers is built for the developer community and provides API-based identity services for customer-facing applications.
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HID Global brings high authentication to mobile

Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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The company's new offering brings the security of physical authentication to Android and iOS with near-field communication technology.
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Check Point announces general availability for CloudGuard SaaS

Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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Check Point launches CloudGuard SaaS, offering comprehensive protection against advanced threats to SaaS applications and cloud-based email services.
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Interview: Building secure apps from the ground up

Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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Building secure apps from the ground up is crucial as digital transformation empowers firms to automate. Mobile Mentor's Liz Knight discusses key strategies.
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Three access management trends making waves in APAC

Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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Identity and Access Management (IAM) emerges as a key cybersecurity focus in APAC, driven by severe impacts of cyber attacks and stringent GDPR regulations.
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Exclusive: Okta's new GM shares its APAC strategy

Fri, 19th Oct 2018
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Identity solutions provider Okta has appointed Graham Sowden as its new general manager for the Asia-Pacific region.
Cyber safety

Back to the basics: Five ways to stay safe online

Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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Phishing attacks or social-engineering attacks are on the rise, where cybercriminals trick people into divulging details and participating in scams.
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Interview: RSA's Craig Dore on the basics of MFA

Mon, 15th Oct 2018
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A good MFA solution would cover access for both types of applications, and enable access for both employees and third parties such as contractors.
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Exclusive: Why social media platforms are so vulnerable to cyber threats

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Social media platforms are increasingly at risk of cyber threats, with six breaches in 2018 exposing over 56% of compromised records globally.
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How online retail businesses need to bundle security into customer experience

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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eCommerce sites, in particular, are increasingly targeted by hackers due to the sensitive payment card information.