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Women in Cyber interview with Yubico's Co-Founder and now Chief Evangelist, Stina Ehrensvard
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email security
In an exclusive interview, Yubico co-founder Stina Ehrensvard discusses her journey in cybersecurity, the challenges she faced, and her mission to inspire more women to join the field.
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Exclusive: Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk discusses future of passwords
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Geoff Schomburgk of Yubico envisions a future beyond passwords, advocating for passkeys and hardware security keys like the YubiKey for secure authentication.
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Microsoft & Yubico boost security with FIDO2 integration
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advanced persistent threat protection
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mfa
Microsoft integrates FIDO2 APIs with Yubico for Entra ID, enhancing phishing-resistant security and streamlining YubiKey deployment for safer, efficient MFA.
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Carers ACT launches YubiKeys to secure sensitive health info
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healthtech
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cloud services
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mfa
Carers ACT deploys YubiKeys to protect sensitive health data, streamlining login and enhancing security for its support workers in the Australian Capital Territory.
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Exclusive: Why creating phishing-resistant users is key to cybersecurity
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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edutech
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phishing
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email security
Yubico's Jeff Schomburgk has discussed the critical rise of phishing-resistant authentication and its pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
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Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary
Thu, 9th May 2024
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
For its 18th anniversary, Sydney-based Sphere PR unveils a customised cyber-crisis communications service, underscoring its expertise in tech security PR in Australia and New Zealand.
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Yubico bolsters security with YubiKey 5.7 firmware update
Tue, 7th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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security posture
Yubico enhances hardware authentication security with the release of YubiKey 5.7 firmware and Yubico Authenticator 7, moving organisations towards a passwordless future with increased cybersecurity measures.
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Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Ahead of World Password Day, Yubico's Regional VP, Geoff Schomburgk discusses the firm's global impact on cybersecurity and its move towards pioneering passwordless solutions.
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Maximising passkey implementation: 5 points from Yubico specialist
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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yubico
As cryptographic passkeys rise as the new standard for secure app and web authentication, Yubico's senior solutions architect David Pham shares insights on effective integration approaches, highlighting user control, multi-passkey support, and the need for optional extensions in authentication.
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 10 promotes passwordless future with YubiKey
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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hospitality
Yubico's YubiKey collaborates with Microsoft's Surface Pro 10 for Business for NFC-based, phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication.
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How AI and cybersecurity is shaping the 2024 election landscape
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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misinformation
Tensions over AI-generated content and cybersecurity risks heighten as US voters express cross-party concern for the 2024 electoral landscape.
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Three quarters worry over AI misuse in upcoming US elections
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
A recent survey reveals a growing concern among 78% of U.S. voters over potential misuse of AI in the 2024 elections, affecting cybersecurity and election outcomes.
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Rise in 'quishing' attacks exploits growth in QR code usage
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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qr code
With the rise of QR code usage, a new form of phishing attack dubbed 'quishing' has surged, with cyber criminals exploiting the codes to steal personal data, warns Yubico's solutions architect, Josh Cigna.
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ASD updates Essential Eight, strengthens phishing-resistant MFA requirements
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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devops
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martech
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commerce systems
The Australian Signals Directorate has revised the Essential Eight Maturity Model, lowering the bar for organisations and amplifying phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication requirements to fortify cyber breach prevention.
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Microsoft 365 widens cyber defence with mobile YubiKey support
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
In a significant leap for cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 has expanded support for passkeys on YubiKeys to mobile devices, advancing protection for iOS and iPadOS users.
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Keeper Security introduces hardware key as sole 2FA method
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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encryption
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity with new support for hardware security keys as the solitary Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method to deter remote attacks.
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Top six recommendations for remaining robust and resilient in 2024
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Facing increasing cybersecurity threats, experts insist on switching from passwords to phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication amidst the rise of AI-driven phishing attempts in 2023.
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Australia aims to become global cybersecurity leader by 2030
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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mfa
Australia intensifies its cybersecurity measures with ambitions of becoming a global frontrunner in digital protection initiatives by 2030.
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Australia leads in global cybersecurity with phishing-resistant measures
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Australia adopts robust cybersecurity measures, leading global efforts in phishing-resistance, and positions as a prospective cybersecurity leader by 2030.
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Rising cybersecurity threats push shift from passwords to passkeys
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
As cyber threats intensify, passkeys are replacing passwords as the prime defence against phishing attacks, says Yubico.