Leading data breach cross-checking service Have I Been Pwned has added about 71 million email addresses from "Naz.API," a new dataset circulating on the dark web that contains a massive collection of leaked credentials and plaintext passwords.
In a digitally-advanced modern world, replacing passwords seems like an uphill battle. But with the concept of portable digital identities, renowned brands are putting the foundation stone for a whole-new rich experience for users worldwide.
In this article, we move beyond the buzzword to understand the high costs of passwords, the distinction between passwordless and password-free, what a world without passwords would look like and how we can finally get there.
CISA added single-factor authentication to bad cybersecurity practices, adding that it was extremely risky for remote and administrative access to critical infrastructure.
Google is making passkeys the default sign-in option across its services for all users. User feedback found that at least 64% of users said passkeys were easier to use than passwords or two-factor authentication.
The best way to ensure your business is prepared to face cybersecurity threats is to foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness. Convenience is not the same thing as laziness.
Everyone understands the logic behind picking longer, more complicated passwords that are harder for bad actors to figure out and therefore better to protect sensitive and valuable information. But consumers’ bad password habits are still very much prevalent.
