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What happens when someone steals your identity?

These are the tricks and tactics cybercriminals and fraudsters use to steal identities online......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagJun 17th, 2022

3D folding of the genome: Theoretical model helps explain how cell identity is preserved when cells divide

Every cell in the human body contains the same genetic instructions, encoded in its DNA. However, out of about 30,000 genes, each cell expresses only those genes that it needs to become a nerve cell, immune cell, or any of the other hundreds of cell.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 16th, 2023

Entrust Verified Signing authenticates individuals in digital transactions

Entrust has introduced Entrust Verified Signing, a comprehensive solution designed to raise the level of trust and assurance in vital digital transactions and agreements. The Entrust Verified Signing solution integrates identity verification and iden.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 15th, 2023

Resecurity enhances cybersecurity in the Middle East

In a significant stride towards fortifying the cybersecurity landscape in the Middle East, Resecurity introduced its Digital Identity Protection (IDP) solution. This strategic move aligns with Resecurity’s commitment to creating a safer digital.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 15th, 2023

Study shows how having parents from two different African countries shapes identity

More than a third of migration in sub-Saharan Africa happens within the continent. This mixing of people means that some children have parents of different national origins. Yet not enough is known about the lives of these children: how they form the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2023

Beyond Identity launches Okta Defense Kit to identify and prevent security vulnerabilities

Beyond Identity released the Okta Defense Kit, a duo of two preventative tools to help security and identity professionals identify and prevent security vulnerabilities, including those that contributed to recent breaches of the identity management s.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 6th, 2023

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 4th, 2023

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2023

Apple reinforces iMessage security with contact key verification

Apple enhances iMessage security with "Contact Key Verification," fortifying user privacy and identity verification against evolving threats using cryptographic methods and Key Transparency.An example of an alert from iMessage Contact Key Verificatio.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 27th, 2023

AI strengthens banking’s defense against fraud

Consumers are ready for the next wave of payment technology, including deployment of AI-driven biometrics to verify identity in digital-first account opening processes, according to Entrust. The key to future payment solutions 63% of respondents indi.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 27th, 2023

Teleport Identity Governance and Security reduces attack surface area

Teleport released Teleport Identity Governance and Security, a product that secures and governs services, and user identities across multiple clouds, environments and SaaS applications. This new product reduces attack response times by providing cust.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 25th, 2023

Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection defends users against online threats

Malwarebytes launched a new consumer solution, Identity Theft Protection. The new service helps individuals secure their digital identities and defend against identity and online threats. Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection includes real-time iden.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 25th, 2023

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 21st, 2023

Prove Identity raises $40 million to boost its digital identity solutions

Prove Identity has announced a $40 million funding round led by MassMutual Ventures and Capital One Ventures. The funds will be used to launch new commerce enablement and fraud-fighting use cases, continue Prove’s global expansion, and address the.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 18th, 2023

Verato and CLEAR join forces to accelerate the adoption of digital identity in healthcare

Verato announced a partnership with CLEAR to accelerate the adoption of digital identity in healthcare. By joining forces, Verato’s proven, purpose-built-for-healthcare hMDM approach to enterprise identity data management and CLEAR’s consumer.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 10th, 2023

Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI combats identity-based attacks

Okta announced Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI (Identity Threat Protection), a new product for Okta Workforce Identity Cloud that delivers real-time detection and response for identity-based threats. Built with Okta AI and powered by insights.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 4th, 2023

Making privacy sustainable: Incorporating privacy into the ESG agenda

Data breaches have been rising in frequency and magnitude over the last two decades. In fact, the Identity Theft Resource Centre (ITRC) found that between 2005 and 2020, data breach events in the US alone increased from 57 to over 1001 – and th.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 4th, 2023

Stack Identity SARA prioritizes cloud and data security risks

Stack Identity announced its new Shadow Access Risk Assessment (SARA) — a free product that provides users with a daily report of Shadow Access risks in their environment. The rapid proliferation of large language models (LLMs), ChatGPT and other A.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2023

McAfee’s AI technology strengthens privacy and identity protections for users

McAfee announced new AI protections and enhanced privacy and identity features as part of its latest product lineup. As McAfee continues to move beyond protecting individual devices to protecting people, McAfee’s newest portfolio of products includ.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2023

ManageEngine launches Identity360 to address workforce IAM complexities

ManageEngine has launched Identity360, its cloud-native identity management platform that addresses identity and access management (IAM) complexities arising within enterprise workforces. ManageEngine also announced the addition of access certificati.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2023

Shaping positive STEM identity for student success

Data show that students who have a strong science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) identity are more likely to take STEM courses and persist to the academic finish line––graduation. Positive STEM identity is multifaceted, but at th.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 29th, 2023