1Kosmos CSP enables government agencies to digitally verify resident identity
1Kosmos has expanded its offerings for the identity verification and passwordless market with the introduction of a new Credential Service Provider (CSP) managed service based on the privacy-by-design 1Kosmos platform. The 1Kosmos CSP offering enable.....»»
Only 45% of organizations use MFA to protect against fraud
Most businesses struggle with identity verification and have concerns over ability to protect against AI, according to Ping Identity. Despite stronger protection solutions available, many organizations aren’t taking full advantage. The report, base.....»»
Telcos keep using “insecure” Chinese gear because of congressional inaction
Congress only gave 38% of funds needed for "rip and replace," FCC chair says. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) The US government has pressured telcos to rip out network gear made by Chinese companies Huawei and.....»»
Proton Pass now includes ‘Pass Monitor’ advanced identity and credential protection
Proton has been building out its suite of software with new services like Proton Pass, an end-to-end encrypted password manager, and more. Now Proton Pass is more powerful than ever with what the company calls “Pass Monitor” which has four layers.....»»
SaaS identity security strategies to prevent cyber risk in the workplace
SaaS identity security strategies to prevent cyber risk in the workplace.....»»
Math degrees are becoming less accessible—and this is a problem for business, government and innovation
There's a strange trend in mathematics education in England. Math is the most popular subject at A-level since overtaking English in 2014. It's taken by around 85,000 and 90,000 students a year......»»
Researchers: To tackle gendered violence, Australia also needs to look at drugs, trauma and mental health
After several highly publicized alleged murders of women in Australia, the Albanese government this week pledged more than A$925 million over five years to address men's violence towards women. This includes up to $5,000 to support those escaping vio.....»»
Counterfeit Cisco gear ended up in US military bases, used in combat operations
"One of the largest counterfeit-trafficking operations ever." Enlarge / Cisco Systems headquarters in San Jose, California. (credit: Getty) A Florida resident was sentenced to 78 months for running a counterfeit scam th.....»»
Nepal court orders limit on Everest climbing permits
Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the government to limit the number of mountaineering permits issued for Everest and other peaks, a lawyer confirmed Friday, just as expeditions prepare for the spring climbing season......»»
LLM copyright and IP theft "de facto endorsed" by UK government
UK legislators are criticizing the government for failing to protect victims from copyright infringements, thanks to AI......»»
Orum No Code Verify helps businesses validate bank accounts
Orum launched No Code Verify, which helps businesses and institutions determine whether a bank account is open and valid before initiating payments — all without integrating an API. Orum’s Verify solution offers 100% coverage of all US-based cons.....»»
Webb telescope probably didn"t find life on an exoplanet—yet
Recent reports of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope finding signs of life on a distant planet understandably sparked excitement. A new study challenges this finding, but also outlines how the telescope might verify the presence of the life-produced g.....»»
1Password Extended Access Management secures unmanaged applications and devices
1Password launched 1Password Extended Access Management, a new solution that enables businesses to secure every sign-in to every application from every device. This launch further extends 1Password’s multi-product offering into zero trust, establis.....»»
CDC, FDA, USDA answer big questions about the growing bird flu outbreak
Representatives with multiple agencies including the CDC, the United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration on May 1 discussed the latest news about bird flu in the U.S......»»
Lineaje OSM improves software supply chain security
Lineaje unveiled Open-Source Manager (OSM), which brings transparency to open-source software components in applications and proactively manages and mitigates associated risks. Lineaje’s OSM enables full lifecycle governance of open-source software.....»»
Study: World War II plant construction expanded high-wage manufacturing jobs, benefiting residents and their children
In a new study, researchers have examined the long-term effects of government-led construction of manufacturing plants during World War II on the regions where they were built and on residents. The study found that wartime construction had large and.....»»
AM radio law opposed by tech and auto industries is close to passing
A recent test of the emergency alert system found only 1 percent got it via AM. Enlarge / Congress provides government support for other industries, so why not AM radio? (credit: Getty Images) A controversial bill that.....»»
Anthropologist"s research sheds light on the growing population of non-religious Moroccans
A growing group of Moroccans is non-religious. The research of anthropologist Lena Richter sheds light on how young, urban atheists in Morocco and Europe use subtle forms of activism to normalize their non-religious identity. Richter will be defendin.....»»
Will New Zealand"s school phone ban work? Let"s see what it does for students" curiosity
With the coalition government's ban of student mobile phones in New Zealand schools coming into effect this week, reaction has ranged from the skeptical (kids will just get sneakier) to the optimistic (most kids seem okay with it)......»»
Here’s your chance to own a decommissioned US government supercomputer
145,152-core Cheyenne supercomputer was 20th most powerful in the world in 2016. Enlarge / A photo of the Cheyenne supercomputer, which is now up for auction. (credit: US General Services Administration) On Tuesday, the.....»»
EU probes Meta for killing tool that enables real-time election monitoring
EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The European Commission today accused Meta of violating rules related to deceptive advertising, p.....»»