After serving as a trusted login authenticator for years, Yubico has now stepped up its support for biometric authentication. Dubbed the Bio Series, the new Yubico hardware security keys will allow users to authenticate logins with fingerprints. Yubico Bio Series Security Keys Continuing its advocacy and support for passwordless authentication, …
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Harrisonburg, Virginia – Computer networks are only as secure as their weakest link and often the weakest link are the people who use those networks. “The greatest threat is human-imposed where people can fall victim to phishing scams and email spoofing to trick them into revealing sensitive information such as …
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We all love to cheer on our favorite football team, especially as the Champions League is entering its 66e season. Unfortunately, this dedication can leave you vulnerable to cyberattacks as football fans in your organization choose passwords directly linked to their favorite club. Recent data from Specops Software shows the …
Read More »Twitch suffers from massive data breach
Over the past year, Twitch has come under fire for various controversies. Hateful raids, hottub streams, and channel building have put Twitch in the limelight. Every controversy on its own would be nice, but the problems combined in a single year worry many streamers and viewers alike. Now a new …
Read More »Google will enable 2-factor authentication by default for 150 minutes of users
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Information technology and cybersecurity share common goals of protecting people, devices, and data, but focus on different issues and take a very different approach. Information technology (IT) uses computer networks, hardware and software to store and share digital information. Cyber ââsecurity focuses more narrowly on protecting computer systems, digital devices …
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By Dani Kass (Oct 4, 2021, 7:10 p.m. EDT) – The Federal Circuit on Monday re-issued a patent for an authentication method after finding it passed the second half of the Alice test, but court judges were divided on how the scan should be handled. U.S. Circuit Judges Kathleen M. …
Read More »Colonial pipeline: how hackers exploited a password policy issue – tech
United States: Colonial pipeline: how hackers exploited a password policy issue 03 October 2021 Armstrong Teasdale To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. One password on an old, unprotected account – that’s all it took for hackers to cripple America’s largest fuel pipeline. The account was no …
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A WIRED report found that Google’s geolocation data had been used in 45 Capitol riot surveys and counts. This includes the use of two geofence warrants that enabled the FBI to locate suspects in the building in a narrow window of time on January 6. It was an extraordinary use …
Read More »FCC Unveils Methods To Stop SIM Card Swap Scams and Automated Calls
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has outlined its plans to stop SIM swap attacks and robocalls in an effort to protect US smartphone users from fraud and identity theft. For those who are not familiar, SIM swapping is a technique used by an attacker in which they convince a mobile …
Read More »Is Instagram Safe? We asked experts so you don’t have to
With so many social media sites to choose from, here are some expert tips on how to stay safe while using Instagram. We spoke to security and social media experts so you know how you stay safe on Instagram and what the threats really are. What is Instagram? Instagram is …
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Guardicore cybersecurity experts have published a report summarizing the results of their research into security issues in Microsoft’s âAutodiscoverâ feature. Their report indicates that they were able to collect over a period 372,072 domain IDs and approximately 100,000 unique passwords on their malicious Exchange servers over a four month period …
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In February, KrebsOnSecurity wrote about a new cybercrime service that helped attackers intercept one-time passwords (OTPs) that many websites require as a second factor of authentication in addition to passwords. This service quickly went offline, but new research reveals that a number of competitors have since launched bot-based services that …
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Cyber ââattacks evolve, thanks to cybercriminals acquiring new skills and capabilities – in this scenario, from the business to the unsuspecting Internet user; learning about cybersecurity is a must. Let’s dig it. According to Statistical, there were over a thousand data breaches in 2020. By comparison, the number was only …
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Chrome is experimenting, in its beta version, with a kind of two-factor authentication for online purchases. An extension included in the WebAuthn standard, intended for sales sites, paves the way for identity verification by complementary mechanisms, such as biometrics and facial recognition, to finalize an acquisition. Chrome tests turning dark …
Read More »Virgin Hotels turns to Virdee to roll out self-check-in
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Read More »BIO-key Expands Product Line and Market Reach with Launch
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Is your iPhone secure enough? Even though Apple has plenty of out-of-the-box security tools, there are ways for advertisers and malicious actors to always track your activity and personal data. Fortunately, you can fill these privacy holes with third-party apps. You can strengthen the security of your iPhone and build …
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Read More »Cisco Talos Discovers Malware Campaign Against Government Employees, Military In India
Cisco Talos recently discovered a malicious campaign targeting government and military personnel in India, using commercial Remote Access Trojans (RATs). The attackers targeted their victims with two commercial and commodity families known as NetwireRAT (aka NetwireRC) and WarzoneRAT (aka Ave Maria). In a recent blog post, Cisco Talos researchers detailed …
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While people have realized the pitfalls of password security, about two-thirds continue to use the same password, or some variation of that password, for their accounts. That’s a troubling admission given that the average person has at least 50 online accounts, according to a recent survey. Research by password security …
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“I think [the Illinois Department of Employment Security] is fighting for the right reason, I think they want to provide great service, and they have a huge passion to help. “I don’t think they understand that the threat vector has changed so significantly.” “What happened because of the pandemic is …
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Read More »SC municipalities facing relentless cyberattacks, remote work a potential threat
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Municipalities in South Carolina can be an easy target for cyber attacks, underscoring the need for a security infrastructure months after large-scale hacks shed light on the problem. âIt’s important for organizations to protect themselves from these attacks because everything now involves computers,â said Ryan …
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There is no escaping data security. With so many tasks and transactions now done virtually, every consumer is faced with an endless stream of requests for logins, passwords, two-factor authentication codes, captchas, and more. On the business side, users must negotiate through a labyrinth of layers of security and access …
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Staying online is one of the most important things today. Most apps and websites offer the option to enable two-factor authentication, as it is no longer enough to have a strong password for every digital account. This gives the user the ability to verify their connection and allows for an …
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Joanne Hogue, a US-based public relations manager, was working in the UK when she realized her Facebook account had been hacked. The first sign was an email from Facebook warning them of an attempt to connect from New Jersey to the United States. A few seconds later, Hogue’s password was …
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Pipeline operators need to improve their cybersecurity protocols to avoid breaches like the one that shut down the Colonial Pipeline refined products in May, an expert panel agreed on Wednesday. Electronic bulletin boards (EBBs) are particularly vulnerable to hacks, said panelists attending the LDC Gas Forums Midcontinent conference virtually in …
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Whether it’s signing into a social media account, mobile banking, or our workplace, all of our online accounts require a username and password. And creating a new, different password for each account proves to be a challenge – one reason most of us end up reusing passwords across multiple accounts. …
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(MENAFN – NewsBytes) Passwords are the weakest link in the implementation of a security system, often being the easiest to crack. Now Microsoft has decided to completely remove passwords. The company is deploying a solution that will remove passwords from Microsoft accounts. The functionality has already been deployed internally in …
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When it comes to cell phone hacking, some experts say the best way to prevent it is simple. A recent story from AP says that Senator Angus King du Maine, who is a member of the Special Senate Committee on Intelligence and co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, received the …
Read More »Bitfinex will support U2F security keys, an open authentication standard
Bitfinex, a digital currency exchange platform that is under investigation by the US Department of Justice for allegedly pursuing criminal prosecutions, including large-scale money laundering, announced that it would support U2F Security Keys, which is described as an open authentication standard. U2F security keys will be used on Bitfinex payment, …
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The Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) aims to build a team to work with the councils on improving their cybersecurity. He identified the importance of improving central logging, the use of the National Cyber ââSecurity Center’s (NCSC) active cyber defense tools, the use of two-factor authentication and …
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Professor Riccardo Bernardini from the University of Udine talks about the importance of stabilization in physically inclonable constants The main problem with system security is how to ensure that a specific user is authorized to perform a specific action. This requires authentication, a procedure that allows the system to verify …
Read More »Hackers Steal More Social Security Numbers
Jon Healey / Los Angeles Times (TNS) Another day another massive data breach claimed by hackers. Days after a T-Mobile breach revealed the personal information of about 53 million people, a hacking group known as ShinyHunters announced it was auctioning 70 million sets of sensitive data. allegedly stolen from AT&T. …
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Storing cryptocurrencies is a tricky business because they are made up of a public and private key and are fully decentralized. A plethora of users lose access to their wallets due to unforeseen circumstances like lost passwords, misplaced hard drives, etc. According to a study, nearly 40% of cryptocurrency the …
Read More »Google Introduces Family of Identity APIs That Will Help Users Authenticate Faster From Their Google Accounts To Websites And Apps / Digital Information World
Every day people try to login to many sites. It becomes very difficult to create accounts on each site separately because it takes time when people have to enter the password manually. Many users don’t even remember their passwords or even their existing accounts, which annoys them. Google has revealed …
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LANSING, Michigan (WLNS) – America has a lot of work to do to protect our personal information in the event of a cyber attack. As Kiyerra Lake shows us in this week’s Tech Tuesday report, there are steps you can take right now to protect your personal information. New report …
Read More »IGEL Launches UD Pocket2, A Portable Dual Mode USB Device For Secure End User Computing From Anywhere
?? Standard Life Assurance, part of the Phoenix group, uses UD Pocket for a secure disaster recovery solution ?? Reading, August 3, 2021 – IGEL, provider of the next generation operating system for cloud-based workspaces, today launched the UD Pocket2, a portable USB device with a USB-A and USB-C connector …
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New sponsored research indicates rich and young consumers are more interested than their peers in two and three-factor authentication. This is potentially good news for biometrics, the security industry and law enforcement, and bad news for criminals. Investments are moving most quickly to markets dominated by youth and wealth. And …
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PALM BAY, Florida – With two young boys and only one income, “John” and “Lisa”, who chose not to reveal their real names, were slowly building cryptocurrency investments. On May 9, John was fishing and verified his crypto account on his smartphone. He said he was stunned to find that …
Read More »Two-Factor Authentication Market Assessment, With Large Enterprise Analysis, Regional Analysis, 2027 Application / Type Breakdown Data
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Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the latest round of IRS payments sent to families across the United States by launching dozens of credential collection sites masquerading as American Rescue Plan Act registration sites, according to a new report from DomainTools. Last week, the IRS began sending the first cycle child …
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With these tips, you can prevent your Instagram account from being stolen. You want improve safety on Instagram? Apply these tips to protect your Instagram account from hackers in a few simple steps. Enter now! Instagram is a popular social network and mobile app launched in 2010. It was designed …
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Hello and welcome to the site We apologize for any inconvenience caused by these problems. I think our people, who have been using computers and the Internet for a long time, are at one point guilty of reusing passwords across multiple sites. There are so many to follow! Likewise, using …
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On Thursday, the first payments under the newly expanded child tax credit were sent out. Each payment is worth between $ 250 and $ 300 per child, depending on the child’s age; children six and older receive the lowest payment, while children five and under receive the highest payment. However, …
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PS5 and PS4 players have been urged to ensure their PSN accounts are protected with two-factor authentication (2FA). Last month, reports revealed that an alleged data breach was causing the PlayStation 3 console credentials to leak, resulting in some users being banned. It has been claimed that millions of PS3 …
Read More »Who gets the keys to your digital heritage when you die? | News, Sports, Jobs
You cannot own cryptocurrency or non-fungible tokens. You might not have a large Instagram account or run an online business. But if you do almost anything online, you probably have digital assets – electronic records that you own, control, or authorize. Failure to arrange for these assets during your lifetime …
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Adhering to cybersecurity best practices, such as creating a strong password and enabling multi-factor authentication, are essential to keeping your business secure. Cybersecurity advocacy firm BullGuard estimates that around 43 percent of small businesses have no cybersecurity defense plan at all. When remote working became the norm during the pandemic, …
Read More »Mint Mobile data breach allowed attacker to port phone numbers
Carrier Mint Mobile has revealed that it was the victim of a data breach, which allowed a number of customer phone numbers to be transferred to another carrier, as well as possible access to subscriber data. An email sent to affected customers by Mint Mobile on Saturday reveals that there …
Read More »Kaseya attack highlights potential gaps in managed service provider model
A man walks through a server farm in Switzerland. Between 50 and 60 of Kaseya’s on-site remote monitoring and management customers, according to the company’s tally, have been raped by an affiliate of the REvil ransomware. (Amy Sacka for Microsoft) The specific tactics of the ransomware gang that targeted Kaseya …
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As the world continues to get even more digital, social media has become one of the many ways to connect with each other. People connect with families, share photos, videos and messages using social media. According to Hootsuite’s latest social media report, there are approximately 4.2 billion social media users. …
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Now that the macOS 12 Monterey public beta is live, it’s a good time to determine whether or not you’ll upgrade to Apple’s latest beta update for Mac. While I absolutely do not recommend running Monterey on a production machine that is used for work, you can install Monterey on …
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MIAMI – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –ACI in the world, one of the world’s leading suppliers of real-time payments and digital payment software solutions, today announced that its partnership with Swedbank, one of the leading issuing and acquiring banks in the Nordic and Baltic regions, has contributed to a 55% decrease in …
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Twitter users can already use security keys as the only two-factor authentication (2FA) method to increase the protection of their accounts on the platform. The novelty, which was announced in March, began to take effect from this Wednesday (30), both on mobile devices and on the web version of the …
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Most people buy the Apple Watch for its convenient messaging options and great fitness features. These features are great, but that’s not all the Apple smartwatch can do. It is also deeply integrated with the Apple ecosystem and has several productivity features to save time and make your life easier. …
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If you plan to fill your home with smart home appliances, which one would you like to rethink as a new report? Found that smart devices can be exposed to thousands of scan or hack attempts in a week. Independent consumer groups, working with NCC Group and Global Cyber ââAlliance …
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Previously, he found it difficult to physically sign documents and was pleasantly surprised when his insurance agent asked him to digitally sign through the Singpass app. Mr. Kelwin See, a 26-year-old engineer, told The New Paper: “I had to provide my signature for my medical insurance documents and this digital …
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In its second major security incident in 2021, the data of nearly 700 million LinkedIn users was removed from the platform and released for sale online. LinkedIn has been hit by another data breach fiasco, affecting nearly 700 million users whose information was posted for sale on a hacker forum. …
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In the 21st century, media and society are so closely linked that it is sometimes difficult to decide who shapes who. Publication date: Tue Jun 29, 2021 5:50 PM IST New Delhi | Jagran Technology Office: In the 21st century, media and society are so closely linked that it is …
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An owner of a Ring smart video doorbell filed a class action lawsuit against the company on Thursday over allegations that device security vulnerabilities are the result of negligence and have led to a breach of privacy . The plaintiff, John Baker Orange, claims he installed a Ring in his …
Read More »Ransomware, Data Breach, Cyber Attack: What Have They Got To Do With Your Personal Information And How Worried Should You Be? | Kiowa County Press
The Equifax credit bureau reported in 2017 that the personal information of 143 million Americans – roughly three-quarters of all adults – had been disclosed in a major data breach. AP Photo / Mike Stewart Merrill Warkentin, Mississippi State University Headlines are filled with news about ransomware attacks immobilize organizations …
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Something for the weekend, sir? I failed the Turing test – again. Apparently, I am incapable of having intelligent behavior equivalent to that of a human being. I’m trying to connect to some services that I set up a long time ago, but the Connection Lords don’t. Most likely, they …
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Headlines are filled with news about ransomware attacks immobilize organizations large and small, data breaches in large branded companies and cyber attacks by mysterious hackers associated with Russia, China and North Korea. Are these threats to your personal information? If this is a ransomware attack on a pipeline company, probably …
Read More »Fort Collins, Colo. IT Services Company Provides Secure Work-From-Home Access For Customers
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âWe don’t rely on one thing or one type of defense – we use many different types of software and other things to defend against attacks, and we have them in different parts of where you get them. hit, at different layers, effectively, âhe said. For physical protection, Miller said …
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(WSVN) – Cryptocurrency: A Great Way To Get Rich Or Lose Your Money. It’s complicated, it’s risky, and scammers love it, which is why Southern Floridians are turning to Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser to ask, if scammers are stealing their crypto, don’t they have a luck ? Crypto, …
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With Amazon Prime Day 2021 fast approaching, many people will be concerned about identifying the best possible deals, but it is not just consumers who will be out in force. As with any major event, Amazon Prime Day provides fertile ground for cybercriminals hoping to rip people off by snatching …
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Permanent digital devices make pandemic life more convenient, flexible and productive. Tablets help us get things done, virtual assistants keep us on schedule, and smart cameras allow us to keep an eye on the house while we step out of the world. According to a new report From Deloitte, the …
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FARGO, ND (Valley News Live) – A Fargo man and downtown business owner is warning the community tonight after saying his Facebook accounts have been hacked, that more than $ 1,500 has been taken from his accounts and that he may have been excluded from his personal and professional profiles. …
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Four centers in the nation’s capital are deploying an EyeLock solution to enable secure detection of individual iris measurements via Bluetooth Low Energy, eliminating the need to store personal biometrics in a database. June 16, 2021Four data centers in Egypt deploy hybrid system that leverages iris identity authentication, along with …
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I thought I bought my computer, just like I bought my van or my house. It turns out I only praise him. With my truck, once I bought it, Ford Motor Company and I were done with each other. Apple, however, makes me re-enter my Apple ID on my iPhone …
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Make no mistake: Going from an on-premises Microsoft Exchange deployment to Exchange in the cloud is a massive undertaking. Earlier this year, I explored the top issues you’ll need to consider and decisions you’ll need to make when moving to Hosted Exchange. But for most people, more advice is needed. …
Read More »Why it’s time for 2FA on all smart home devices – Stacey on IoT
On our most recent IoT podcast, Thomas called the voicemail hotline with a question. Technically, it was more of a plea, but it’s an important plea. So we decided to help amplify Thomas’ concern about the lack of 2FA, or two-factor authentication, on smart home devices. In the case of …
Read More »colonial pipeline disrupted by a single password | Avast
Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount told a US Senate committee that the ransomware attack that disrupted fuel distribution in much of the eastern United States was caused by the theft of a the only password that protected the company’s VPN. “In the case of this particular old VPN, it only …
Read More »New Age Authentication Key Expands Trusted Access to Federal Resources
Written by FedScoop staff June 11, 2021 | FEDSCOOP The recent wave of highly public cyber attacks has highlighted last month’s White House decree on cybersecurity and the need for agencies to modernize their cybersecurity and authentication systems. The decree’s call for the implementation of a zero trust architecture and …
Read More »Podcast: HomeKit and Home Assistant Adopt Matter – Stacey on IoT
We kick off this week’s show with a quick update to the sidewalk at Amazon, and then focused on smart home news from Apple’s WWDC event earlier this week. We are excited about third-party devices getting Siri Support. We then cover the thoughts of the EU on anti-competitive behavior by …
Read More »Top 10 Ways to Secure Bitcoin Wallets in 2021
With over 4,000 cryptocurrencies traded in January 2021, Bitcoin is still considered one of the most successful cryptocurrencies today. Bitcoin (BTC) is the oldest and second largest cryptocurrency in the world at US $ 70.45 billion, created by an unknown person in 2009 under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. In addition …
Read More »What cloud storage options are available for photos in 2021?
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Read More »iPadOS 15: 5 Features You May Have Missed
Source: Apple Apple’s World Developer Conference (WWDC) opening speech has passed, and one of the biggest updates has come in the form of iPadOS 15. With iPadOS 15, we’re getting big changes under the form of Home screen widgets (finally), Application Library, Multitasking Updates with new keyboard shortcuts, Quick Note …
Read More »It’s time to put outgoing email security in the spotlight – the weak spots and the cure – TechNative
Risks associated with inbound emails such as malware, phishing and ransomware regularly in the headlines and often the subject of cybersecurity training of staff, a reasonable level of awareness and understanding has been achieved. In contrast, the risks associated with outgoing emails are poorly understood as, so far, they have …
Read More »Secretary of Commerce on Cyber Attacks on Businesses: “It’s Reality”
Commercial secretary Gina RaimondoGina Raimondo Sunday Shows Sneak Peek: Infrastructure Should Dominate As Talks Continue To Drag Over Money: Key Lessons From May Jobs Report | Biden Rejects GOP’s New Infrastructure Offer As Talks Drag On The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Citizens’ Climate Lobby – Agree or Disagree? …
Read More »Mobile ID, Google IP and more: the best stories of the week
This week’s roundup of Mobile ID World’s best stories once again offers a diverse assortment of technological innovations, including developments in artificial intelligence, a Google patent, and some big mobile ID news. . These came from the European Union, where the authorities worked on a mobile identification application envisioned as …
Read More »What are keyloggers? Five easy ways to protect yourself from them
Whenever you type in your PIN at an ATM or enter personal information on websites, be aware that potential malicious tools called keyloggers could keep tabs on every keystroke. But what exactly are these keyloggers and how do they track us down? Are there ways to identify them and protect …
Read More »Five Free Steps to Becoming a Secure Small Business
Late in the evening, early in the morning and work on weekends; phrases familiar to the small business owner, solo operator and freelance writer. So why should such a busy person cut back on their limited time to improve their cybersecurity? Because businesses across Australia are discovering every day how …
Read More »New Cync app, formerly C by GE, begins to roll out
The transition from C by GE to Cync is about to be completed with the rollout of the new app in the coming week. Existing C by GE apps should switch on their own to the new Cync app as long as automatic updates are enabled on their smartphones. The …
Read More »Sticky Password Review | ITProPortal
the best password managers enhance your online protection by generating and securely storing strong passwords for all your online accounts. Plus, by investing in one, you’ll save yourself the trouble of manually creating, storing, and remembering passwords. Persistent password has been offering a reliable password solution for 20 years and …
Read More »Fitbit app to let you know if you snore loudly
Image source: FITBIT Fitbit app to let you know if you snore loudly. The latest version of the wearable manufacturer’s activity trackers and Fitbit app will help detect nighttime snoring and noise as well as various other sleep features. With the rollout of Fitbit 3.42 through the Play Store, the …
Read More »Signing in with Apple is a must for iPhone users. This is how it works
Sign in with Apple will appear on the apps. You can also use an email address instead. James Martin / CNET If you have an iPhone, you might be familiar with Sign In with Apple, a privacy tool that gives iOS users more security when using third-party apps and websites …
Read More »PSA: Stop Using Your Phone Number For Two-Factor Authentication – Here’s Why
Two-factor authentication is everywhere. From the moment you log into your Gmail to access your financial information through PayPal, 2FA is here to welcome you as a more secure way to connect. You will even find it when setting up a PS5 or Xbox Series X. Heck, chances are you …
Read More »How to enable two-factor authentication on Fitbit accounts
(Pocket-lint) – Fitbit now supports two-factor authentication (2FA) on Android and iOS. Users have started to see a “Increase your security” prompt that details how “two-factor authentication gives you an extra layer of protection.” Here’s how to activate it on your Fitbit account. Read more: Best hardware security keys for …
Read More »Why is cybersecurity so important? All you need to know
Strong cybersecurity is essential for protection against hackers and other cybercriminals. Cyber ââsecurity is essential because it protects all forms of data and information, such as sensitive data, personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), intellectual property, personal information and systems. government and industry information. Without extensive cybersecurity strategies …
Read More »5 things to know for Friday, May 28
COLORADO SPRINGS – Hello Southern Colorado and here’s what you need to know about your If you want to read the full story, be sure to click on the story title._____Donate Today: KOAA5 and Care and Share Food Bank are Partners for Fill the Fridge drive With your help, at …
Read More »Fitbit gets two-factor authentication to protect accounts
Fitness trackers and smartwatches are very useful for many people, but if you lose your device or phone, data from connected apps can be compromised. Fitbit is finally deploying additional security for your account with two-factor authentication. And while the method they’ll use, SMS, isn’t the safest, it’s still better …
Read More »Ransomware attacks can be stopped, especially if sensitive data is stored in database applications
Excelitte protects your data against ransomware BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA, May 26, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – The United States, Europe, Australia and many other countries are focusing their attention on cybersecurity by spending billions and trillions of dollars which, if spent accurately in the areas concerned, are of money well spent. If …
Read More »Google Now allows users to password protect their activity history
(Photo by Alex Tai / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images) Google users can now protect their online activity with a password. A new verification option ensures that only you (or anyone with your password) can see searches, history of YouTube videos, and Google Assistant queries on all devices. …
Read More »Facebook is testing new security feature for Instagram that will allow users to receive two-factor authentication codes through WhatsApp / Digital Information World
The Facebook-owned app, Instagram is one of the largest social networks with over a billion users around the world. It is working on various features for the convenience of its users as a few weeks ago it was working on a feature to upload photos or videos through a web …
Read More »SAP: customer login goes without password with SAP.iO Startup Hanko
One of The latest SAP products is SAP Universal ID, a unified account that allows customers to access all SAP services in one place with a seamless user experience across all SAP products and services. The company calls it “the Apple ID for everyone in the SAP world.” Thus, SAP …
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