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Okta breach: Hackers stole info on ALL customer support users
The scope of the recent breach of the Okta customer support system is much wider than initially established, the company has admitted on Tuesday: the attackers downloaded a …
Strategies for cultivating a supportive culture in zero-trust adoption
In this Help Net Security interview, Wolfgang Goerlich, Advisory CISO at Cisco, discusses the benefits of implementing a mature zero-trust model for both security and business …
How passkeys are reshaping user security and convenience
In this Help Net Security interview, Anna Pobletts, Head of Passwordless at 1Password, talks about passkey adoption and its acceleration in 2024. This trend is particularly …
The new imperative in API security strategy
Of the 239 vulnerabilities, 33% (79 out of 239) were associated with authentication, authorization and access control (AAA) — foundational pillars of API security, according …
How global password practices are changing
Password health and hygiene improved globally over the past year, reducing the risk of account takeover for consumers and businesses, according to Dashlane. Password reuse …
A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks
With its wealth of sensitive patient data, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging AI tools. As these threats continue to evolve, …
The dangers of dual ransomware attacks
At some point in the movie “Groundhog Day,” Phil Connors breaks his bedside radio when he is woken up (yet again) by the song “I Got You Babe”. This déjà vu seems to await …
1Password also affected by Okta Support System breach
Following in the footsteps of BeyondTrust and CloudFlare, 1Password has revealed that it has been affected by the Okta Support System breach. “On September 29, we …
How passkeys are changing the face of authentication
As passwordless identity becomes mainstream, the term “passkey” is quickly becoming a new buzzword in cybersecurity. But what exactly is a passkey and why do we need them? A …
Legacy authentication leads to growing consumer frustration
Despite widespread usage of passwords lingering on, consumers want to use stronger, more user-friendly alternatives, according to FIDO Alliance. Entering a password manually …
Valve introduces SMS-based confirmation to prevent malicious games on Steam
Video game publisher/digital distribution company Valve is forcing developers who publish games on its Steam platform to “validate” new builds with a confirmation …
Anticipating the benefits of a passwordless tomorrow
Businesses are actively moving to eradicate passwords from employees’ lives, with 89% of IT leaders expecting passwords to represent less than a quarter of their …