passwords
Google searching for hardware alternatives to passwords
Passwords are on the way out, it seems. With current boom – and obvious success – of phishing, it’s time to see what could be a better alternative to this …
The end of strong password-only security
More than 90% of user-generated passwords will be vulnerable to hacking in a matter of seconds, according to Deloitte’s Canadian Technology, Media & …
Many Fed smartphones have zero password protection
A new report showcases increased security risks with mobile device usage within Federal government as adoption of smartphones and other mobile devices becomes more widespread. …
Tokenless authentication comes to the cloud
SecurEnvoy has partnered with PasswordBank to bring the leading tokenless two-factor authentication capabilities to the PasswordBank identity management offering. Customers …
California and Illinois ban employers from requesting personal passwords
When Maryland’s Division of Correction instituted a requirement for job applicants and employees undergoing recertification to hand over login credentials of their …
Users still have a casual attitude regarding security
A Siber Systems survey of over 700 adults from the United States, the U.K., Germany and other countries shows a significant disconnect between how individuals perceive online …
Password handling: challenges, costs, and current behavior
Online passwords are a pain, and not just when you have to type them to access your online bank account or shop at your favorite digital emporium. Password pain extends to the …
Huge GPU cluster makes password hacking a breeze
Cracking encrypted passwords is getting increasingly easier as researchers come up with new ways of harnessing CPU, GPU and cloud power to perform the task. The latest of the …
ManageEngine updates Password Manager Pro
ManageEngine announced enhancements to Password Manager Pro, which offers protection to data centres by helping establish access controls to IT infrastructure, and seamlessly …
Skype fixes account hijacking vulnerability
Skype has temporarily disabled its password reset function while it was investigating reports about a vulnerability that has been misused to hijack users’ accounts, but …
Samsung Galaxy S3 found storing passwords in plain text
Samsung Galaxy S3, currently one of the most popular smartphones on the market, stores passwords in plain text. The culprit is actually Samsung’s S-Memo app, and all the …
Blizzard sued over security concerns, “deceptive upselling”
Blizzard, the developer of popular online games such as World of Warcraft and Diablo, has been hit with a class action lawsuit claiming that the company engages in …