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.....»»
Microsoft introduces new access policies in Entra to boost MFA usage
As part of a broader initiative to strengthen security, Microsoft is rolling out Microsoft-managed Conditional Access policies in Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) to increase the use of multifactor authentication (MFA) for enterprise accoun.....»»
GM raises salaried workers" pay, benefits in wake of UAW tentative agreement
Salaried employees' base pay will increase an average of 3.5 percent in March 2024, according to an employee memo. GM also will raise its company match into employees' 401(k) accounts and enhance some medical and vision benefits......»»
No, Okta, senior management, not an errant employee, caused you to get hacked
If a transgression by a single employee breaches your network, you're doing it wrong. Enlarge (credit: Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Identity and authentication management provider Okta on Friday.....»»
Q&A: How generative AI could help accelerate biomedical research
The recent explosion of generative AI tools has prompted many discussions in virtually all fields about the benefits and risks of these technologies. These tools, including ChatGPT, Bard and others, have been trained on huge amounts of content and ca.....»»
Okta hit by another breach, this one stealing employee data from 3rd-party vendor
Threat actor gained access to vendor's IT environment and exfiltrated personal data. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Identity and authentication management provider Okta has been hit by another breach, this one against a.....»»
NASA"s first two-way end-to-end laser communications system
NASA is demonstrating laser communications on multiple missions—showcasing the benefits infrared light can have for science and exploration missions transmitting terabytes of important data......»»
Young people must negotiate risks and issues of consent for online sexual encounters, researcher says
Young people see the internet as a natural platform for their everyday romantic and sexual encounters, but at the same time, they have to weigh up the benefits against various risks and dangers. This is according to a new study from a Malmö Universi.....»»
Tesla driving range documents subpoenaed by U.S. Justice Department
The automaker also said in a regulatory filing that the Justice Department was looking into its self-driving feature, personal benefits and personnel decisions, in a move that marked intensifying regulatory scrutiny of the Elon Musk-led company......»»
Amazon now lets you log in with Apple"s Face ID or Touch ID and Passkeys
Amazon users are now able to log in to their accounts with a Passkey, meaning biometric authentication such as Face ID or Touch ID.Apple passkey registrationApple introduced support for Passkeys in iOS 16, with the idea that you are already identifie.....»»
Birds nesting in agricultural lands more vulnerable to extreme heat, study finds
As climate change intensifies extreme heat, farms are becoming less hospitable to nesting birds, a new study found. That could be another barrier to maintaining rapidly eroding biodiversity that also provides benefits to humans, including farmers who.....»»
Okta says hackers breached its support system and viewed customer files
Hackers obtained valid credentials, but Okta doesn't say how. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Identity and authentication management provider Okta said hackers managed to view private customer information after gaining ac.....»»
Legacy authentication leads to growing consumer frustration
Despite widespread usage of passwords lingering on, consumers want to use stronger, more user-friendly alternatives, according to FIDO Alliance. Entering a password manually without any form of additional authentication was the most commonly used aut.....»»
Mazda riding a wave in pursuit of 500,000 sales
Mazda is reaping the benefits of a major brand transformation it started in 2016, including new dealer facilities, hot products, a dedicated captive and reasonable plans for electrification......»»
Zumigo introduces QR code for passwordless login
Zumigo launched a functionality within the Zumigo Assure Authentication product that facilitates the transfer of verified trust from a user’s mobile phone to a desktop, laptop and tablet. The functionality is made possible with a crucial new featur.....»»
Exploring the limits of marine burrow cohabitation
Good real estate is not easy to find, even for sea creatures. Sometimes, push comes to shove, and species resort to competition or conquering before weighing the benefits of sharing an ecosystem like housemates......»»
For relationship maintenance, accurate perception of partner"s behavior could be key
Married couples and long-term romantic partners typically engage in a variety of behaviors that sustain and nourish the relationship. These actions promote higher levels of commitment, which benefits couples' physical and psychological health. A new.....»»
IRS piloting free TurboTax alternative in 13 states – with lots of catches
The IRS is piloting a free TurboTax alternative, offering the benefits of the paid app without the price tag, but there are plenty of limitations for now. TurboTax has become an increasingly popular way of filing taxes, as it automates a lot of wh.....»»
Tennis versus Pickleball: Apple Watch study compares the health benefits
Pickleball has been named the fastest-growing sport in America, combining elements of tennis, table-tennis, and badminton. But when it comes to tennis versus pickleball, which offers the greatest health benefits? That’s a question a research stu.....»»
Arcitecta Mediaflux Pocket protects enterprise data
Arcitecta announced Mediaflux Pocket, a multifactor authentication and authorization (MFA&A) application that helps businesses meet data security compliance standards, while significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data. Th.....»»
Study reveals our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants
For many people seaweed holds a reputation as a superfood, heralded for its health benefits and sustainability, but it appears our European ancestors were ahead of the game and were consuming the nutrient-rich plant for thousands of years......»»