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NEW TECH: ‘Passwordless authentication’ takes us closer to eliminating passwords as the weak link

The Last Watchdog

Related: The Internet of Things is just getting started The technology to get rid of passwords is readily available; advances in hardware token and biometric authenticators continue apace. Username and password logins emerged as the go-to way to control access to network servers, business applications and Internet-delivered consumer services.

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The Original APT: Advanced Persistent Teenagers

Krebs on Security

.” LAPSUS$ seems to have conjured some worst-case scenarios in the minds of many security experts, who worry what will happen when more organized cybercriminal groups start adopting these techniques. “They were calling up consumer service and tech support personnel, instructing them to reset their passwords.

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Selecting the Right Cloud SSO Solution for Your Organization

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

They need to maintain an easy user management access for cloud-based applications and services, without compromising on security. Pandemic intensifies the need for secure remote access management. Even before the onset of the pandemic, many risk and IT leaders were concerned with more secure access for remote workers.

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