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Animoca plans to develop digital IDs and point system for Web3

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Animoca plans to develop digital IDs and point system for Web3 11/09/2023 at 17:02 By Cointelegraph By Savannah Fortis Animoca Brands closed a funding round supporting the acceleration of the Mocaverse to create digital IDs and point system for Web3 culture, gaming and entertainment. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source […]

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Email forwarding flaws enable attackers to impersonate high-profile domains

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Email forwarding flaws enable attackers to impersonate high-profile domains 11/09/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Sending an email with a forged address is easier than previously thought, due to flaws in the process that allows email forwarding, according to a research team led by computer scientists at the University of California San Diego. The

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The misconceptions preventing wider adoption of digital signatures

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The misconceptions preventing wider adoption of digital signatures 05/09/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Thorsten Hau, CEO at fidentity, discusses the legal validity of qualified digital signatures, demonstrating their equivalence to handwritten signatures when backed by robust identity verification. Opting for certified providers that adhere to standards like eIDAS

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How digital identity protects connected cars

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How digital identity protects connected cars 24/08/2023 at 06:35 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Eve Maler, CTO at ForgeRock, discusses how digital identity can help create a more secure connected car experience and what car manufacturers should consider regarding data privacy regulation. The post How digital identity protects connected cars

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Lack of visibility into cloud access policies leaves enterprises flying blind

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Lack of visibility into cloud access policies leaves enterprises flying blind 24/08/2023 at 06:00 By Help Net Security Fragmented access policies are top security concern in multi-cloud environments, with more than 75% of enterprises reporting they do not know where applications are deployed and who has access to them, according to Strata Identity. Cloud security

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Grip Security Lands $41 Million Series B Financing

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Grip Security Lands $41 Million Series B Financing 22/08/2023 at 14:33 By Ryan Naraine Israeli startup Grip Security has banked $41 million in new financing from a group of investors led by Third Point Ventures. The post Grip Security Lands $41 Million Series B Financing appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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30% of phishing threats involve newly registered domains

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30% of phishing threats involve newly registered domains 18/08/2023 at 05:31 By Help Net Security Phishing remains the most dominant and fastest growing internet crime, largely due to the ubiquity of email and the ceaseless issue of human error that is preyed upon by today’s threat actors, according to Cloudflare. While business email compromise (BEC)

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The road ahead for ecommerce fraud prevention

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The road ahead for ecommerce fraud prevention 17/08/2023 at 07:36 By Mirko Zorz Ecommerce platforms are incorporating sophisticated fraud detection measures, but fraudsters, too, are refining their strategies. In this Help Net Security interview, Eduardo Mônaco, CEO at ClearSale, explains the complexities of ecommerce fraud, discussing the evolution of fraudster tactics, the effectiveness of social

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Identity-Based Attacks Soared in Past Year: Report

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Identity-Based Attacks Soared in Past Year: Report 08/08/2023 at 16:32 By Eduard Kovacs Identity-based attacks have soared in the past year, according to CrowdStrike’s 2023 Threat Hunting Report. The post Identity-Based Attacks Soared in Past Year: Report appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to

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The gap in users’ identity security knowledge gives cybercriminals an opening

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The gap in users’ identity security knowledge gives cybercriminals an opening 01/08/2023 at 06:34 By Help Net Security With exponential growth in the number of human and machine actors on the network and more sophisticated technology in more places, identity in this new era is rapidly becoming a super-human problem, according to RSA. Paradoxically, even

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Shaping the future of digital identity

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Shaping the future of digital identity 24/07/2023 at 06:35 By Help Net Security Digital identity refers to the unique and electronically stored representation of an individual or entity’s personal information, characteristics, and attributes. It encompasses various digital identifiers, such as usernames, email addresses, biometric data, or government-issued IDs, that allow users to authenticate themselves online

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Overcoming user resistance to passwordless authentication

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Overcoming user resistance to passwordless authentication 10/07/2023 at 07:14 By Help Net Security Many organizations agree in theory that passwordless authentication is the future, but getting there represents a significant change management challenge. The migration to passwordless requires forethought and planning. For example, an organization needs to establish strategic imperatives around security, the user experience,

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Scammers using AI voice technology to commit crimes

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Scammers using AI voice technology to commit crimes 07/07/2023 at 06:03 By Help Net Security The usage of platforms like Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo for peer-to-peer payments has experienced a significant surge, with scams increasing by over 58%. Additionally, there has been a corresponding rise of 44% in scams stemming from the theft of

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Socure Acquires ID Verification Company Berbix for $70 Million

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Socure Acquires ID Verification Company Berbix for $70 Million 27/06/2023 at 17:03 By Eduard Kovacs Identity verification solutions provider Socure has acquired automated ID verification firm Berbix for roughly $70 million in cash and stock. The post Socure Acquires ID Verification Company Berbix for $70 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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95% fear inadequate cloud security detection and response

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95% fear inadequate cloud security detection and response 27/06/2023 at 06:37 By Help Net Security Although numerous respondents acknowledged employing risky practices and behaviors within their cloud environments, they strongly believe in the effectiveness of their security tools and processes to safeguard their organizations against meticulously planned attacks, according to Permiso. That high confidence level

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Exploring the role of AI in cybersecurity

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Exploring the role of AI in cybersecurity 19/06/2023 at 06:39 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security round-up, we present parts of previously recorded videos from experts in the field that discuss about how AI technologies will impact the cybersecurity industry in the next few years. AI is a powerful tool in cybersecurity,

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Beyond MFA: 3 steps to improve security and reduce customer authentication friction

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Beyond MFA: 3 steps to improve security and reduce customer authentication friction 14/06/2023 at 07:42 By Help Net Security For many people, life’s fundamental activities are now conducted online. We do our banking and shopping online, turn to the digital realm for entertainment and to access medical records, and pursue our romantic interests via dating

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Lack of adequate investments hinders identity security efforts

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Lack of adequate investments hinders identity security efforts 12/06/2023 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Organizations are still grappling with identity-related incidents, with an alarming 90% reporting one in the last 12 months, a 6% increase from last year, according to The Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA). Protecting digital identities As identities continue to significantly

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Virtual claims raise alarms among insurance carriers and customers

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Virtual claims raise alarms among insurance carriers and customers 05/06/2023 at 06:08 By Help Net Security As the digital revolution changes the claims process, both carriers and customers are increasingly concerned about data privacy, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions. More than 60% of consumers have concerns over the security of their personally identifiable information when

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Identity crimes: Too many victims, limited resources

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Identity crimes: Too many victims, limited resources 18/05/2023 at 08:00 By Help Net Security The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) has documented incidents of identity theft reported during 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, highlighting the use of strategies by criminals to convince people to willingly share protected information. The number of reported identity

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