Google adds passkey option to replace passwords on Gmail and other account services

Storing passkeys directly on devices will cut down on successful phishing, Google suggests. Is it the beginning of the end for passwords?
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Password reset woes could cost FTSE 100 companies $156 million each month

Password resets could unnecessarily cost FTSE 100 businesses over $156 million every month, according to MyCena Security Solutions. This raises the question of the necessity of password resets, at a time when organisations must identify cost savings to… Continue reading Password reset woes could cost FTSE 100 companies $156 million each month

Phishing-resistant MFA shapes the future of authentication forms

Over the last two years, respondents reported a continued reliance on the least secure forms of authentication, including traditional usernames and passwords and one-time passwords (OTPs), according to Yubico. Not all MFA is equal The results are surpr… Continue reading Phishing-resistant MFA shapes the future of authentication forms

Overcoming industry obstacles for decentralized digital identities

In this Help Net Security interview, Eve Maler, CTO at ForgeRock, talks about how digital identities continue to play a critical role in how we access online services securely. Maler also highlights the challenges encountered by various industries in i… Continue reading Overcoming industry obstacles for decentralized digital identities

Rethinking the effectiveness of current authentication initiatives

As user credentials continue to be a top vector for cyberattacks, organizations are under tremendous pressure to rethink the effectiveness of current authentication initiatives, according to SecureAuth. Additionally, cyber insurance carriers are requir… Continue reading Rethinking the effectiveness of current authentication initiatives

Why it’s time to move towards a passwordless future

Adversaries don’t need to use sophisticated methods to gain access to enterprise systems or to deploy ransomware – they can just buy or steal credentials and log in. By burdening users with the near-impossible task of maintaining “secure password… Continue reading Why it’s time to move towards a passwordless future

The high cost of insecure authentication methods

Insecure authentication is a primary cause of cyber breaches, and that cumbersome login methods take an unacceptable toll on employees and business productivity, according to HYPR. Respondents indicate that a passwordless approach would increase produc… Continue reading The high cost of insecure authentication methods

Protect your entire business with the right authentication method

In this Help Net Security interview, Tomasz Kowalski, CEO at Secfense emphasizes the significance of multi-factor authentication in the corporate landscape, highlights the use of microauthorizations to improve the security of protected applications, an… Continue reading Protect your entire business with the right authentication method