passwords
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Password vulnerability at Fortune 1000 companies
Despite often repeated advice of using unique passwords for online accounts – or at least the most critical ones – password reuse continues to be rampant. And, …
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Some commercial password managers vulnerable to attack by fake apps
Security experts recommend using a complex, random and unique password for every online account, but remembering them all would be a challenging task. That’s where …
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Passwords still dominant authentication method, top cause of data breaches
Passwords remain the dominant method of authentication and top cause of data breaches, according to MobileIron. A new report also highlighted the importance of a zero trust …
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Soon, your password will expire permanently
Passwords have been around since ancient times and they now serve as the primary method for authenticating a user during the login process. Individuals are expected to use …
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Users still engaging in risky password, authentication practices
IT security practitioners are aware of good habits when it comes to strong authentication and password management, yet often fail to implement them due to poor usability or …
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Credential exposure report: Poor password habits still pose a serious threat
9,050,064,764 credentials have been recovered throughout 2019 which came from a total of 640 unique data breaches and include email addresses connected to plaintext passwords …
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More authentication and identity tech needed with fraud expected to increase
The proliferation of real-time payments platforms, including person-to-person (P2P) transfers and mobile payment platforms across Asia Pacific, has increased fraud losses for …
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Review: Enzoic for Active Directory
Seemingly every day news drops that a popular site with millions of users had been breached and its user database leaked online. Almost without fail, attackers try to use …
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Only 54% of security pros have a written policy on length and randomness for keys for machine identities
People rely on usernames and passwords to identify themselves to machines so they can gain access to data and services. Machines also need to authenticate themselves to each …
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Worst passwords of 2019: Are you using one of them?
SplashData released their “Worst passwords of 2019” list, which includes the top 25 most dangerous and most commonly leaked passwords. In an interesting turn of …
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Active Directory password reset best practices
Password change and password reset are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, they are not the same. A user will perform a password change when they remember …
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78% of people forgot a password in the past 90 days
Passwords are the dominant way online services manage access to our personal and work-related lives. But often times, they’re more of a headache than a security tool. HYPR …
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