May 8, 2018

Despite Major Data Breaches, Users’ Bad Password Security Habits Haven’t Improved

2 min read - A recent report found that poor password security practices persist despite heightened awareness around data breaches.

Data Protection April 25, 2018

Protecting Your Employees’ Home IT From Cyberthreats

3 min read - Helping employees protect their home IT reduces enterprise security risks and helps security leaders better safeguard corporate data.

April 2, 2018

‘Tiger’ Named the Most Common Password Related to a Sports Team

2 min read - To coincide with the NCAA Division 1 men's basketball tournament, security researchers recently published a bracket that named "Tiger" as the most common password related to sports teams and mascots.

Identity & Access March 26, 2018

Why You Should Drop Everything and Enable Two-Factor Authentication Immediately

3 min read - Login credentials are a favorite target of today's cybercriminals, and two-factor authentication is now crucial to meet bare-minimum security standards.

Identity & Access March 5, 2018

Young People May Shun Passwords, But That Doesn’t Mean They’re Less Identity-Conscious

3 min read - IBM's new "Future of Identity Study" revealed that while millennials are less likely to use complex passwords than their older counterparts, they embrace new technologies for identity protection.

December 29, 2017

Web Tracking Threat Could Raise the Risk of Cybersecurity Breaches, Researchers Find

2 min read - Researchers are warning that web tracking firms can abuse password mechanisms to steal usernames and email addresses, increasing the risk of cybersecurity breaches.

Identity & Access December 27, 2017

In Case of Emergency, Break Glass: Protecting User Credentials in the Event of a Data Breach

3 min read - Fraudsters are after more than just passwords, and protecting user credentials is more crucial than ever amid the increasingly advanced threat landscape.

Data Protection December 22, 2017

Drowning in a Sea of Passwords? It’s Time to Adopt a Password Manager

2 min read - A password manager enables users to access all their login credentials with a single master password, eliminating the need to juggle multiple credentials to access various accounts.

X-Force November 27, 2017

The ‘Cracken’ in Action: A Password Cracking Adventure

4 min read - To maximize the horsepower of its password cracking system, the IBM X-Force team built its own hardware to aid in penetration testing efforts.

Retail November 22, 2017

Cybersecurity Tips to Help Retailers and Consumers Stay Secure During the Holiday Season

5 min read - Consumers and retailers should implement these basic cybersecurity tips year-round to stay secure during the busy holiday shopping season.