Users advised to drop passwords and make room for passkeys 2026-04-24 at 23:26 By Sinisa Markovic In a decisive move that could reshape how users log in online, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging consumers to abandon passwords in favour of passkeys, positioning them as the future of authentication. “Passkeys should become consumers’ […]
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Raspberry Pi OS 6.2 disables passwordless sudo by default 2026-04-15 at 14:29 By Anamarija Pogorelec Raspberry Pi OS 6.2, based on the Trixie version, introduces small changes, bug fixes, and disables passwordless sudo by default for new installations. Screenshot of password prompt (Source: Raspberry Pi) “We continually review the security of Raspberry Pi OS to
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Passwordless is finally happening, and users barely notice 2025-12-16 at 07:32 By Anamarija Pogorelec Security teams know the strain that comes from tightening authentication controls while keeping users productive. A new report from Okta suggests this strain is easing. Stronger authentication methods are gaining traction, and many of them let users move through sign in
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Passwordless adoption moves from hype to habit 2025-10-31 at 08:00 By Anamarija Pogorelec With the average person juggling more than 300 credentials and credential abuse still the top attack vector, the password’s decline is long overdue. Across every major sector, organizations are changing how users log in, and new data shows the shift is picking
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WhatsApp now lets you secure chat backups with passkeys 2025-10-30 at 15:46 By Anamarija Pogorelec Messaging service WhatsApp is launching passkey-encrypted chat backups for iOS and Android, allowing users to encrypt their stored message history using their face, fingerprint, or device screen-lock code. Backups have long been a weak link in messaging-security. Even if chats
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New Microsoft accounts will be “passwordless by default” 2025-05-02 at 14:18 By Zeljka Zorz Microsoft is making new Microsoft accounts passwordless by default, the company has announced on Thursday, which marked this year’s World Password Day. “As part of [a recently simplified sign-in user experience], we’re changing the default behavior for new accounts,” Vasu Jakkal,
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Microsoft Accounts Go Passwordless by Default 2025-05-02 at 12:32 By Ionut Arghire Microsoft is prioritizing passwordless sign-in and sign-up methods, and is making new accounts passwordless by default. The post Microsoft Accounts Go Passwordless by Default appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source
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The future of authentication: Why passwordless is the way forward 2025-04-16 at 07:35 By Sinisa Markovic By now, most CISOs agree: passwords are the weakest link in the authentication chain. They’re easy to guess, hard to manage, and constantly reused. Even the most complex password policies don’t stop phishing or credential stuffing. That’s why passwordless
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Goodbye passwords? Enterprises ramping up passkey adoption 2025-03-12 at 18:01 By Help Net Security 87% of companies have, or are in the midst of, rolling out passkeys with goals tied to improved user experience, enhanced security, and compliance, according to the FIDO Alliance. Key findings Enterprises understand the value of passkeys for workforce sign-ins. Most
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How AI and ML are transforming digital banking security 2025-01-14 at 07:04 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Nuno Martins da Silveira Teodoro, VP of Group Cybersecurity at Solaris, discusses the latest advancements in digital banking security. He talks about how AI and ML are reshaping fraud detection, the growing trend of
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The state of password security in 2024 2024-10-29 at 06:33 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, John Bennett, CEO at Dashlane, discusses their recent Global Password Health Score Report, detailing the global state of password health and hygiene. Poor security habits like password reuse remain widespread. With passwordless technologies like passkeys
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Google removes enrollment barrier for prospective Advanced Protection Program users 2024-07-10 at 14:01 By Zeljka Zorz Google has removed a potential obstacle for high-risk users who want to enroll in the company’s Advanced Protection Program (APP): they can now do it just by setting a passkey. Users already enrolled in APP have been provided the
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From passwords to passkeys: Enhancing security and user satisfaction 2024-06-20 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Julianna Lamb, Stytch CTO, discusses the advantages of passwordless authentication. Eliminating passwords reduces data breaches and improves user experience by simplifying the login process. Lamb also addresses the technical challenges and economic implications of
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Microsoft, Google widen passkey support for its users 2024-05-03 at 14:46 By Zeljka Zorz Since 2013, the first Thursday in May is marked as World Password Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the need for using strong, unique passwords to secure out digital lives. Despite decades of often-repeated statements proclaiming the death of
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Strategies for secure identity management in hybrid environments 2024-04-09 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Charlotte Wylie, SVP and Deputy CSO at Okta, discusses the challenges of managing user identities across hybrid IT environments. She emphasizes balancing and adopting comprehensive security controls, including cloud SSO and MFA technologies, to unify
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Breaking down the state of authentication 2024-01-05 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Bassam Al-Khalidi, co-CEO of Axiad, discusses the results of Axiad’s recent State of Authentication Survey. Key findings from the survey revealed: – 39% indicated phishing is the most feared cyberattack, while 49% said it is the
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Are organizations moving away from passwords? 21/12/2023 at 07:53 By Help Net Security Passwordless authentication emerges as a calculated response, eliminating the inherent weaknesses of conventional passwords. At the heart of this evolution lies the deployment of passkeys—sophisticated cryptographic tools designed to authenticate users with a level of sophistication and reliability that transcends traditional methods.
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Keyless Goes Independent, Raises $6M for Biometric Authentication 29/11/2023 at 19:01 By Ryan Naraine British startup building biometric authentication technology has snagged $6 million in a new round of funding led by Rialto Ventures. The post Keyless Goes Independent, Raises $6M for Biometric Authentication appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek
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How passkeys are reshaping user security and convenience 28/11/2023 at 08:34 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Anna Pobletts, Head of Passwordless at 1Password, talks about passkey adoption and its acceleration in 2024. This trend is particularly notable among highly-regulated services like fintech and banking, where users seek a sign-in experience that
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How passkeys are changing the face of authentication 23/10/2023 at 08:05 By Help Net Security As passwordless identity becomes mainstream, the term “passkey” is quickly becoming a new buzzword in cybersecurity. But what exactly is a passkey and why do we need them? A passkey is a digital credential that can only be used by
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