What are the benefits of passwordless authentication?
In this video for Help Net Security, Christofer Hoff, Chief Secure Technology Officer at LastPass, talks about the benefits of passwordless authentication. The basic components needed to make passwordless authentication a reality are: An open, standa.....»»
Cisco patches Secure Client VPN flaw that could reveal authentication tokens (CVE-2024-20337)
Cisco has fixed two high-severity vulnerabilities affecting its Cisco Secure Client enterprise VPN and endpoint security solution, one of which (CVE-2024-20337) could be exploited by unauthenticated, remote attackers to grab users’ valid SAML a.....»»
New technique may help scientists stave off coral reef collapse
In a bit of biological magic, some tiny, jellyfish-like creatures learned eons ago how to weave seawater into durable, life-sustaining, rocky coral reefs, which provide billions in economic benefits......»»
Hundreds of orgs targeted with emails aimed at stealing NTLM authentication hashes
A threat actor specializing in establishing initial access to target organizations’ computer systems and networks is using booby-trapped email attachments to steal employees’ NTLM hashes. Why are they after NTLM hashes? NT LAN Manager (NT.....»»
Secure your hybrid workforce: The advantages of encrypted storage
In this Help Net Security video, Ryan Amparo, Field Application Engineer at Kingston Technology, discusses the benefits of encrypted external SSDs and USBs for hybrid workforces. He talks about the differences between software and hardware encryption.....»»
Benefits messaging boosts consumer plant purchasing
A deeper understanding of the relationship between plant benefits, consumer perceptions, and demographic differences is important when shaping marketing strategies for communicating the benefits of plants. In the ornamental plant industry, plant bene.....»»
Medicinal plant research unveils the genetic blueprint of Chaenomeles speciosa
Chaenomeles speciosa (2n=34), a diploid species within the Rosaceae family, has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine for its various health benefits. To date, the lack of genomic sequence and genetic studies has impeded efforts to improve its.....»»
RNA-sequencing analysis reveals key genes behind eggplant peel variation
Anthocyanins give fruits and vegetables their red, purple, and blue colors, offering health benefits. Their biosynthesis involves specific enzymes and is regulated by the MBW complex of transcription factors. Research has linked color variations in p.....»»
Side effects of wide scale forestation could reduce carbon removal benefits by up to a third, study finds
Research, led by scientists at the University of Sheffield and published in the journal Science, provides a new insight into the broader impacts of forestation on the Earth's climate, indicating that its positive impact is potentially smaller than pr.....»»
Attackers exploiting ConnectWise ScreenConnect flaws, fixes available for all users (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708)
The two ScreenConnect vulnerabilities ConnectWise has recently urged customers to patch have finally been assigned CVE numbers: CVE-2024-1709 for the authentication bypass, CVE-2024-1708 for the path traversal flaw. ConnectWise has also released a ne.....»»
Phinia sees upside of hybrid shift after BorgWarner spinoff
Just a half year into operations as a standalone company, Phinia appears poised to reap the benefits of automakers falling back to hybrids during a bumpy ramp up of electric vehicles......»»
Benefits of Business Outsourcing
As opposed to being an optimization strategy, many businesses need to outsource certain tasks and processes because of the benefits they provide. In order to grow, offer a new product, or manage operations, it is often necessary to outsource certain.....»»
VMware pushes admins to uninstall vulnerable, deprecated vSphere plugin (CVE-2024-22245, CVE-2024-22250)
VMware Enhanced Authentication Plug-in (EAP), a plugin for VMware vSphere, has two vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-22245, CVE-2024-22250) that could be exploited by attackers to mount authentication relay and session hijack attacks. The vulnerabilities hav.....»»
How to track your mood on Apple Watch and why it’s useful
Apple Watch with watchOS 10 comes with a range of new health and fitness features with one in particular aimed at supporting mental health. Follow along for how to track mood on Apple Watch in the latest Mindfulness app and the benefits of doing so......»»
Future Apple Watch may have Digital Crown with touch and light sensors
Apple continues to work on maximizing the benefits and capabilities of the Apple Watch's Digital Crown, with research surfacing regarding how the physical rotation could be supplemented or replaced by sensors that detect light or touch.Future Digital.....»»
Scout Motors touts benefits of being a Volkswagen Group-backed startup
For EV brand Scout Motors, being a startup backed by Volkswagen Group has its perks, namely crucial resources such as supply chain and production......»»
The many benefits of QuickBooks Online: Why you should make the switch
If you're curious about the benefits of QuickBooks Online this informative guide can help you navigate them......»»
Gmail & Yahoo DMARC rollout: When cyber compliance gives a competitive edge
The essence of cybersecurity is not just about defense but enabling business through trust and reliability. As Gmail and Yahoo take steps to enforce stricter email authentication, organizations that are proactive in their DMARC compliance will not on.....»»
Study finds Massachusetts school desegregation program benefits K-12 students
A new study has found that a long-standing voluntary school desegregation program in Massachusetts has a significant positive impact on the urban students who take part in it......»»
New research demonstrates synergy between social cohesion and volunteering
There is a virtuous circle between volunteering and social cohesion, offering wider benefits to communities according to new research led by Kent and Belong—the Cohesion and Integration Network......»»
Bitwarden adds event logs and self-hosting capabilities to its Passwordless.dev toolkit
Bitwarden strengthened its Passwordless.dev enterprise plan with event logs and self-hosting options. These features empower organizations with greater transparency when moving to passwordless authentication and enable developers to build workforce p.....»»