Nordsec, PayPal move forward with passkey and passwordless authentication products
Vendors, in this case Nordsec and PayPal, continue to throw rocks in the form of new software at the scourge…
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More digital engagement means more fraud and passwords, boosting biometrics’ appeal
The possibility of greater convenience and security together is positioning biometrics to dethrone passwords as the top choice for authentication…
It’s been an ugly six months for identity theft and data breaches
A look back at U.S. security debacles in 2022, combined with a “major incident” this year, is doing nothing to…
Thieves bypass Apple security measures to steal from iPhone users in minutes
Criminals have found ways to defeat the security measures of Apple’s iPhones, allowing them access to apps, banking information, private…
Why are biometrics better than passwords?
The adoption of biometrics for authentication has risen steadily over the past decade. This upward trend does not seem to…
Online security best practices across the generations
What generation is most likely to use a single password for all online accounts? Phishing emails, texts, and robocalls around…
Innovatrics partners on biometric password manager, 1Password raises $100M
Innovatrics has partnered with cryptography and cybersecurity firm Crayonic to develop a password management system secured with fingerprint biometrics. The new…
Touch ID and Face ID: Real biometrics or not?
By Mike Engle, Chief Strategy Officer at 1Kosmos Every organization has been affected by cyber attacks. In fact, 2,200 organizations…
Consumers recognize biometrics security tops passwords, Experian says
Consumers have finally lost faith in passwords, Experian says in the new version of its annual Global Identity & Fraud Report,…
Combining face biometrics and passwords might improve identity verification
If passwords are of declining use for verifying one’s identity, and face scans look like their effective lifespans will be…
