Google tests biometric authentication for Android autofill
Google is testing out a feature to make Android’s built-in password manager safer. Continue reading Google tests biometric authentication for Android autofill
Category Archives: password security
Employee Password Security for Healthcare Providers
Employee password security is a significant issue for healthcare providers. How can hospitals and other healthcare providers tackle password security concerns? The healthcare industry sector is increasingly the target of cybercriminals. As more provide… Continue reading Employee Password Security for Healthcare Providers
Cyber Security Roundup for January 2020
A roundup of UK focused cyber and information security news stories, blog posts, reports and threat intelligence from the previous calendar month, December 2019.
Happy New Year! The final month of the decade was a pretty quiet one as major securi… Continue reading Cyber Security Roundup for January 2020
Hello ‘123456,’ my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again
Once again, it reins supreme as the #1 smelliest old fish of a password on the list of ones that most frequently turn up in data breaches. Continue reading Hello ‘123456,’ my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again
12 days of Christmas Security Predictions: What lies ahead in 2020
Marked by a shortage of cyber security talent and attackers willing to exploit any vulnerability to achieve their aims, this year emphasised the need for organisations to invest in security and understand their risk posture. With the number of vendors … Continue reading 12 days of Christmas Security Predictions: What lies ahead in 2020
Get in line! 38,000 students and staff forced to queue for new passwords
It’s not a bread line, and it’s not a line to see Santa – it’s an analog response to a nasty cyber attack. Continue reading Get in line! 38,000 students and staff forced to queue for new passwords
LifeLabs Paid Hackers to Recover Stolen Medical Data of 15 Million Canadians
LifeLabs, the largest provider of healthcare laboratory testing services in Canada, has suffered a massive data breach that exposed the personal and medical information of nearly 15 million Canadians customers.
The company announced the breach in a pr… Continue reading LifeLabs Paid Hackers to Recover Stolen Medical Data of 15 Million Canadians
Chrome 79 includes anti-phishing and hacked password protection
Version 79 of Chrome is out, and it promises to do a better job of protecting you against phishing sites and credential stuffing attacks. Continue reading Chrome 79 includes anti-phishing and hacked password protection
Accelerated Digital Innovation to impact the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in 2020
Its December and the Christmas lights are going up, so it can’t be too early for cyber predictions for 2020. With this in mind, Richard Starnes, Chief Security Strategist at Capgemini, sets out what the priorities will be for businesse… Continue reading Accelerated Digital Innovation to impact the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in 2020
Three Service Account Secrets Straight from Hackers and Security Pros
A survey of nearly 300 Black Hat conference attendees this year showed strong agreement that service accounts are an attractive target. Continue reading Three Service Account Secrets Straight from Hackers and Security Pros