eBook: Biometric Authentication For Dummies
How can you be sure that someone is who they say they are, if they’re not standing in front of you? In a digital world, how can organizations be sure that an individual attempting to access online services is who they claim to be? Or that they exis.....»»
VMware Aria Operations for Networks vulnerability exploited in the wild (CVE-2023-20887)
CVE-2023-20887, a pre-authentication command injection vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight), has been spotted being exploited in the wild. There are no workarounds to mitigate the risk of exploitati.....»»
The future of passwords and authentication
In this Help Net Security video, Michael Crandell, CEO of Bitwarden, discusses the future of passwords and authentication. Although interest in passwordless technology, which aims to eliminate the need for passwords, is relatively low, 65% of consume.....»»
EU votes to ban AI in biometric surveillance, require disclosure from AI systems
Nonbinding EU draft AI law gets tougher, but it's still open to negotiation. Enlarge / The EU flag in front of an AI-generated background. (credit: EU / Stable Diffusion) On Wednesday, European Union officials voted to i.....»»
Small organizations outpace large enterprises in MFA adoption
The use of MFA has nearly doubled since 2020 and that phishing-resistant authenticators represent the best choice in terms of security and convenience for users, according to Okta. MFA authentication gains traction MFA authentication has steadily gai.....»»
Echoworx improves email security offerings with implementation of passkeys
Echoworx announced that passkeys have been added to their authentication options. This versatile, advanced authentication method adds to their existing suite of security offerings and provides organizations with another layer of assurance that their.....»»
Beyond MFA: 3 steps to improve security and reduce customer authentication friction
For many people, life’s fundamental activities are now conducted online. We do our banking and shopping online, turn to the digital realm for entertainment and to access medical records, and pursue our romantic interests via dating sites. That mean.....»»
How to export a Word document to Kindle
Ever wanted to analyze a word document on your ebook reader? It's easier than you think. Here's how to export a Word doc to your Kindle......»»
VanDyke Software releases VShell 4.9 server to expand authentication options for SFTP virtual roots
VanDyke Software released the VShell 4.9 server, adding public key to the authentication methods supported by SFTP virtual roots. SFTP virtual roots allow system administrators to configure VShell to automatically transfer files to a remote SFTP serv.....»»
Apple announces new Optic ID biometrics for user authentication on Apple Vision Pro headset
Apple announced a new biometrics system called Optic ID for Apple Vision Pro. It analyzes your iris to identify you, akin to how Face ID works for your whole face on iPhone. This means the device can automatically unlock when you place the headset.....»»
New Optic ID biometrics use your iris to unlock the Apple Vision Pro headset
The next generation of biometric authentication using unique iris patterns will be used for Apple Vision Pro, and it's called Optic ID.Apple Vision Pro uses iris scanning for authenticationApple has slowly innovated and expanded the biometric authent.....»»
How fraudsters undermine text passcodes
Malicious bots are taking new forms – a burst of spam and scam text messages led to 18,000+ consumer complaints at the FCC last year. One of the newest scams – artificial inflation of traffic (AIT) – targets the SMS authentication codes sent by.....»»
1Kosmos BlockID available in AWS Marketplace
The 1Kosmos BlockID distributed identity cloud service, which unifies identity verification and passwordless authentication, is now available in the AWS Marketplace. This listing makes it easy for customers to test and deploy BlockID, as well as dire.....»»
PingOne Protect prevents account takeover
Ping Identity announced PingOne Protect, a new fraud detection and risk management service to prevent account takeover and fake accounts while solving multi-factor authentication (MFA) fatigue for end users. PingOne Protect takes a unique approach to.....»»
Cybercriminals masquerading as MFA vendors
Cybercriminals are increasingly posing as multi-factor authentication vendors and small businesses are becoming more popular targets, according to VIPRE. Attachment-based malspam is on the rise Financial institutions (48%) are still the most targeted.....»»
Stytch expands its platform to offer B2B authentication
Stytch’s new offering enables B2B products and applications to build and deliver the enterprise-grade authentication requirements that their customers require, while maintaining a frictionless user experience to maximize conversion and adoption. Au.....»»
LinkedIn is boosting authentication to keep jobseekers safe
Both companies and ad posters can now verify their identities on LinkedIn......»»
Here’s how long it takes new BrutePrint attack to unlock 10 different smartphones
BrutePrint requires just $15 of equipment and a little amount of time with a phone. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have devised a low-cost smartphone attack that cracks the authentication fingerprint used to.....»»
Microsoft wants to take any MFA and 2FA worries out of your hands
Users with more than one authentication method will now be prompted by Microsoft to use the most secure - and it’s not SMS......»»
Passage by 1Password brings passkeys to any website
1Password has launched Passage by 1Password — a standalone authentication solution that enables businesses to implement passkeys for apps and websites. Passage by 1Password allows businesses to eliminate the hassle of passwords and reduce cart aban.....»»
Wultra and iProov join forces to bring biometric technology to financial services providers
iProov and Wultra partnership enables Wultra to provide iProov’s biometric solutions suite as part of its portfolio of digital banking solutions. Consumers are increasingly calling on their financial services providers to offer online access to hig.....»»