two-factor authentication (2FA)
The IT Pro Podcast: Has the biometric revolution stalled?
The IT Pro Podcast: Has the biometric revolution stalled?
Biometric authentication was supposed to change the world - but has it?
14 May 2021
IoT privacy and security concerns
IoT privacy and security concerns
We take a look at what's needed to really secure internet-connected devices
30 Apr 2021
Dropbox Passwords will be free for all users from April
Dropbox Passwords will be free for all users from April
The cloud giant's password manager will offer users up to 50 stored credentials across three devices
17 Mar 2021
OpenWRT forum suffers data breach
OpenWRT forum suffers data breach
Hackers have compromised the personal information of up to 27,000 users
19 Jan 2021
Cyber criminals bypassing MFA to access cloud service accounts
Cyber criminals bypassing MFA to access cloud service accounts
Pass-the-cookie attacks help sidestep organizational security
14 Jan 2021
What is two-factor authentication?
What is two-factor authentication?
Passwords aren't secure; it's time to add multi-factor authentication
5 Jan 2021
2FA bypass flaw on cPanel threatens the security of 70 million domains
2FA bypass flaw on cPanel threatens the security of 70 million domains
Hackers were able to try as many 2FA codes as they wanted using brute force methods before landing on the right one
25 Nov 2020
Zoom finally rolls out two-factor authentication
Zoom finally rolls out two-factor authentication
The tool is to help organisations prevent identity theft and security breaches
11 Sep 2020
What is strong customer authentication (SCA) under PSD2?
What is strong customer authentication (SCA) under PSD2?
An in-depth look at the EU directive that aims to harmonise online payment protection
17 Jun 2020
Google: 1.5% of all login attempts use compromised passwords
Google: 1.5% of all login attempts use compromised passwords
Report says popular sites like Netflix and a number of government portals are at risk of 'credential stuffing'
16 Aug 2019
FCA agrees to phased rollout of new EU payment rules
FCA agrees to phased rollout of new EU payment rules
Decision slammed for creating unnecessary confusion among consumers
14 Aug 2019
G Suite now offers enhanced security for high-risk users
G Suite now offers enhanced security for high-risk users
Mandatory FIDO keys and auto-blocking of third-party apps comprise the tougher standards
1 Aug 2019
Google turns Android phones into 2FA keys for iOS login
Google turns Android phones into 2FA keys for iOS login
FIDO keys touted as the most secure protection against hackers and phishing campaigns
13 Jun 2019
Security flaw found in Google's Titan Security keys
Security flaw found in Google's Titan Security keys
Google has said it will replace vulnerable Titan Keys for free
16 May 2019
Apple facing lawsuit because its 2FA is ‘too disruptive'
Apple facing lawsuit because its 2FA is ‘too disruptive'
Californian man accuses the firm of not seeking his consent, and of disrupting access to his personal devices
12 Feb 2019
“Security concern” forces Reddit to lock users out
“Security concern” forces Reddit to lock users out
Weak password security to blame after the microblogging platform detects a sharp rise in unauthorised account access
11 Jan 2019
Modlishka tool can allow attackers to bypass 2FA
Modlishka tool can allow attackers to bypass 2FA
The reverse proxy 'Modlishka' tool is designed to make phishing attacks as "effective as possible"
9 Jan 2019
How to make your email hack-proof
How to make your email hack-proof
How to secure your inbox, enhance your mail and unlock secret codes
13 Sep 2018
Reddit suffers breach as all data before 2007 is compromised
Reddit suffers breach as all data before 2007 is compromised
SMS-based two-factor authentication is "not as secure as we thought" the company admits
2 Aug 2018
Timehop breach spills 21 million users' data
Timehop breach spills 21 million users' data
Lack of two-factor authentication saw usernames, email addresses, social media tokens and 4.7 million phone numbers taken
9 Jul 2018
UK businesses are 'slow' to adopt two-factor authentication
UK businesses are 'slow' to adopt two-factor authentication
Businesses admit their password security isn't up to scratch, but vendor says "talk is cheap"
7 Mar 2018
Why is multi-factor authentication so important?
Why is multi-factor authentication so important?
A password isn’t enough for modern day security – it’s time to layer up
22 Dec 2017
LastPass simplifies two-factor authentication
LastPass simplifies two-factor authentication
One-touch input will encourage users to beef-up their online security
4 Aug 2016