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.

December 19, 2017

New Vulnerability Found in Password Managers

2 min read - Enterprise users that rely on password managers should be alert to a recently discovered vulnerability related to the Keeper application.

December 18, 2017

Visa Study: Consumers Want Biometric Authentication, Not Passwords

2 min read - A recent Visa study found that U.S. consumers prefer biometric authentication methods to traditional passwords, and even believe them to be more secure.

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.

October 31, 2017

Photo-Based Pixie 2FA System Takes Authentication to a New Dimension

2 min read - Researchers at Florida International University and Bloomberg have generated a new 2FA system that relies on an individual taking a picture of an object.

Energy & Utility October 30, 2017

Addressing the Clear and Present Danger of an Electrical Power Grid Breach

4 min read - Government agencies and companies in the energy and utilities sector must replace legacy equipment to avoid a potentially devastating power grid breach.

October 18, 2017

Researcher Uncovers Shipping Industry Security Flaws

2 min read - Using a simple online search engine, a researcher exposed several shipping industry security gaps that could leave container ships vulnerable to threats.