A hacking group targeting Iranian dissidents has developed malware that can bypass two-factor authentication protection on Android devices to steal passwords, according to Check Point Research. The hackers have also targeted victims' Telegram accounts.
Zero Trust security throws away the idea that we should have a "trusted" internal network and an "untrusted" external network. The adoption of mobile and cloud means that we can no longer have a network perimeter-centric view of security; instead, we need to securely enable access for the various users (employees,...
There's a lot of hype around Zero Trust security, but it's proving to be more than just theory.
In this brief, we review the key takeaways from our recent webinar Zero Trust in Practice, including how to align trust with context, the key pain points Zero Trust can address, and the steps to get to a Zero Trust...
Federal authorities and medical device maker Philips have issued security alerts about security vulnerabilities in some of the company's patient monitoring software. Until patches are available, the company is recommending risk mitigation steps.
Consumers hate passwords, criminals love them. And while the journey to passwordless authentication takes time, there are lessons to be learned from major global organizations who have started down the path. Dr. Rolf Lindemann of Nok Nok Labs shares insights.
The need for enhanced business agility and secure remote access to support digital transformation has led to the adoption of the security access service edge, or SASE, model, says Rajpreet Kaur, senior principal analyst at Gartner.
The new work reality has created a change in how information is accessed and used, and attackers are targeting remote users with increasing frequency and efficiency. This has brought on a new shift in the IT paradigm which requires identity to act as the central control point in defining an enterprise security...
Implementing an adaptive, risk-based authentication process for remote system access is proving effective as more staff members work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Ant Allan, a vice president and analyst at Gartner.
Suddenly, onboarding, servicing and securing digital accounts with advanced authentication techniques isn't just a priority for global enterprises; it is the priority. Dean Stevenson of HID Global previews an upcoming virtual roundtable discussion.
Did you know?
59% of People mostly/always use the same password?
47% of People say they use the same password for their home and work network?
42% of people keep their passwords in an unprotected file?
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The clear message from this year's Global Password Security Report is businesses still have a lot of work to do in the areas of password and access security.
Businesses are increasing their use of important security measures like multifactor authentication - but unfortunately employees still have poor password...
The concept of "identity is the perimeter" is not new. However, COVID-19 has accelerated the transformation of workforce identity management, forcing organizations to navigate a new reality sooner than expected.
Whether or not they were prepared for it, more organizations are working remotely and utilizing SaaS...
Twitter says attackers who hijacked more than 130 high-profile Twitter accounts used social engineering to bypass its defenses, including two-factor authentication on accounts. Experts say companies must have defenses in place against such schemes, which have long been employed by fraudsters.
Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a critical security requirement for every organisation, regardless of sise and industry. But not every MFA solution is created equal. Not only does your chosen MFA solution need to meet the requirements you have today, but it needs to enable and secure the future growth and...
Today, organisations face the challenge of protecting data in more places: cloud, mobile, emerging platforms, and legacy on-premises applications. While you're fortifying your defenses, it's vital to realise that 81% of data breaches involve stolen/weak credentials.
Read this checklist to learn strategic and tactical...
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