Authentication stories - Page 16
Cybercrims bypassing two-factor authentication with simple txt
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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symantec
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mfa
Strong passwords and two-factor authentication are no match for simple social engineering, with Symantec warning of a new password recovery scam.
AVG releases Business SSO for IT providers and small businesses
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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mdm
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personal computing devices
AVG Technologies, the online security company, has announced the immediate availability of AVG Business Secure Sign-On (SSO).
Telecom down…again
Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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uc
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telco
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customers
Telecom customers in New Zealand face further connection issues, following two outages yesterday, with no compensation offered.
It's a hybrid cloud world
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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partner programmes
A Safenet survey reveals 62% of ANZ businesses favour hybrid cloud solutions, indicating a significant shift towards mixed public and private cloud adoption.
Symantec closes VeriSign deal
Tue, 10th Aug 2010
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symantec
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identity
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cloud services
Symantec has finalised its acquisition of VeriSign's identity and authentication business, forging a future of simplified and secure online interactions.
Who’s listening?
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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uc
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firewalls
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vpns
Security requirements and strategies apply to unifi ed communications solutions just as much as they do to traditional phone and email systems.
Symantec scoops VeriSign's security business
Fri, 21st May 2010
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symantec
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japan
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identity
Symantec acquires VeriSign's identity and authentication business for USD $1.28 billion in cash, expanding its digital security portfolio and reach.
Report: Global piracy increased in 2009
Wed, 19th May 2010
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nz
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trade me
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microsoft
Global piracy rose 2% in 2009 to 43%, but New Zealand showed a remarkable decline, with local figures bucking this worldwide trend, says IDC.
Fingerprint, eye scans supported
Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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biometrics
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Most New Zealanders are concerned enough about information security to allow the scanning of their fingerprints, and even of their eyes.
Best practices for WLAN
Tue, 1st Jul 2008
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vpns
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firewalls
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encryption
The growing adoption of Wireless LAN (WLAN) has given rise to a number of threats that are increasingly complex and harder to prevent.
A new era of security
Tue, 1st May 2007
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
* NETAPPNot that long ago security discussions were around the network, now the prime focus is on data security.