Authentication stories - Page 11

Attackers are allegedly gaining access to users’ WhatsApp accounts by using the default voicemail PIN to access voice authentication codes.

The fastest-of-the-fastest growing apps focus on identity-driven security, indicating that companies are taking Zero Trust seriously.

TechDay spoke to experts and executives in the security industry about the data leak and the implications on phishing and credential stuffing.

A colossal 2.2 billion unique usernames and passwords have surfaced on the dark web in the second major data dump in two weeks, rocking cybersecurity experts.

Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.

Ping Identity CTO Bernard Harguindeguy predicts a rise in zero trust security, fewer MFA attacks, and heightened focus on API protection in 2019.

USB Type-C Authentication empowers host systems to mitigate risks from malicious firmware/hardware in USB devices attempting to exploit a USB connection.

Akamai Technologies is set to acquire Janrain, enhancing their Intelligent Edge Platform with advanced customer identity and access management capabilities.

2019 is set to be the year hackers target facial recognition, with vulnerability exploits threatening millions as biometric authentication goes mainstream.

There was a renewed global response to data security in 2018, placing pressure on organisations to assume more responsibility for the data they hold.

Consumers tend to believe that setting up two-factor authentication puts them at the height of cybersecurity best practice – but this belief is misled.

PingOne for Customers is built for the developer community and provides API-based identity services for customer-facing applications.

The company’s new offering brings the security of physical authentication to Android and iOS with near-field communication technology.

Check Point launches CloudGuard SaaS, offering comprehensive protection against advanced threats to SaaS applications and cloud-based email services.

The majority of users are unable to develop good cyber hygiene in line with the rapid rate of digitalisation that the APAC region is undergoing.

Building secure apps from the ground up is crucial as digital transformation empowers firms to automate. Mobile Mentor’s Liz Knight discusses key strategies.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) emerges as a key cybersecurity focus in APAC, driven by severe impacts of cyber attacks and stringent GDPR regulations.

Identity solutions provider Okta has appointed Graham Sowden as its new general manager for the Asia-Pacific region.

Much of the information accessed in the Facebook breach is perfect for cyber criminals planning their next phishing attack.

Phishing attacks or social-engineering attacks are on the rise, where cybercriminals trick people into divulging details and participating in scams.