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.....»»
Intellicheck announces Identity Platform advancements
Intellicheck announced advancements for digital users of the Intellicheck Identity Platform. Clients integrating the new Capture process can be up and running with no more than two simple web hooks. The new digital authentication experience does not.....»»
Tackling cloud security challenges head-on
Cloud security is a critical aspect of modern computing, as businesses and individuals increasingly rely on cloud services to store, process, and manage data. Cloud computing offers numerous benefits, including scalability, flexibility, and cost effi.....»»
3 main tactics attackers use to bypass MFA
Notable security breaches have bypassed MFA to compromise taxi broker Uber, games company EA, and authentication business Okta, according to SE Labs. CISOs must bolster MFA protections SE Labs advised CISOs to step-up their efforts against attacks on.....»»
Are organizations moving away from passwords?
Passwordless authentication emerges as a calculated response, eliminating the inherent weaknesses of conventional passwords. At the heart of this evolution lies the deployment of passkeys—sophisticated cryptographic tools designed to authenticate u.....»»
NSF director: US Antarctic research has national impact
The NSF Director and a US Representative agree: Science's benefits are widespread. Enlarge (credit: Jean Varner, National Science Foundation) The US National Science Foundation is one of the US’s primary means of su.....»»
Waymo claims autonomy offers ‘significant" safety benefits compared with human drivers
On Wednesday, Waymo researchers unveiled new methods for making meaningful comparisons between the driving performances of humans and autonomous systems......»»
Comment: 4 reasons to go for Apple Watch Series 8 or earlier
With a US ban on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 starting this week, availability of the latest wearables from the company could dry up. But amid the uncertainty is an opportunity to consider the benefits of picking up an Apple Watch . Here are four.....»»
Ecosystem benefits to humanity expected to decline by 9% by 2100
As climate change redistributes terrestrial ecosystems across the globe, the world's natural capital is expected to decrease, causing a 9% loss of ecosystem services by 2100. That's according to a study of natural capital published in the journal Nat.....»»
Climate change is further reducing fish stocks with worrisome implications for global food supplies
The health benefits of eating seafood are appreciated in many cultures which rely upon it to provide critical nutrients vital to our physical and mental development and health. Eating fish and shellfish provides significant benefits to neurological d.....»»
Multi-cloud computing offers benefits but makes IT far more complex
Demand for public cloud-related solutions is rising as organizations seek tools to manage and optimize complex, multi-cloud environments, according to ISG. The report finds that many enterprises worldwide migrated some or all on-premises applications.....»»
DashLane launches passwordless login, here’s who can use it for now
Back in May, password manager DashLane announced it was working on ditching the master password for its credential vaults. Now, the company has launched its initial wave of access to the feature and says it is the “first credential manager” to of.....»»
How to install iOS 17.3 beta and try the new Stolen Device Protection for iPhone
Want to try out the latest iPhone security feature – Stolen Device Protection for iPhone? Read along for how to install iOS 17.3 beta for free, as well as where to turn on the new iPhone protection that requires biometric authentication and more......»»
MDMA—aka ecstasy—submitted to FDA as part of PTSD therapy
If FDA approved, it would require the DEA to reclassify MDMA. Enlarge / Girl with an ecstasy tablet on her tongue. (credit: Getty | UniversalImagesGroup) A corporation dedicated to studying the benefits of psychedelic dr.....»»
New study eyes nutrition-rich chia seed for potential to improve human health
Oregon State University scientists have sequenced the chia genome and in doing so provided a blueprint for future research that capitalizes on the nutritional and human health benefits of the plant......»»
New chemical method advances toward targeted RNA medicine
Targeted drugs aim to pinpoint the exact location in the body where diseased tissue is located and where the medicine is required. The manifold benefits of administering a targeted drug include heightened efficacy, as the drug is meticulously designe.....»»
Attackers abuse OAuth apps to initiate large-scale cryptomining and spam campaigns
Attackers are compromising high-privilege Microsoft accounts and abusing OAuth applications to launch a variety of financially-motivated attacks. Abusing OAuth applications OAuth is an open standard authentication protocol that uses tokens to grant a.....»»
Study highlights benefits of user-generated content to digital platform
Many online platforms (e.g., Huffpost, Wikipedia) host user-generated content (UGC) and content developed by professional reporters......»»
AI companion robot helps some seniors fight loneliness, but others hate it
There's limited evidence for health benefits so far; early work suggests no one-size-fits-all. Enlarge / ElliQ, an AI companion robot from Intuition Robotics. (credit: ElliQ) Some seniors in New York are successfully com.....»»
Researchers compare controlled release of bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonate (BP) drugs are a common treatment strategy to combat calcium-related metabolic disorders, osteoporosis being the most widely known one. These drugs offer several benefits but are plagued by side-effects. One approach to mitigate these.....»»
Cantin: Amazon partnership may boost Hyundai dealership popularity
Dave Cantin thinks the Hyundai-Amazon partnership benefits the automaker, dealers and consumers......»»