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Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions

Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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breach prevention
Outpost24 reveals seven common OAuth risks and offers best practices to help organisations prevent unauthorised access and data breaches through better token security.
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AI Agents - The struggle to balance automation, oversight, & security

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.
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Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
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CyberArk named leader in secrets management by KuppingerCole

Tue, 13th May 2025
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cloud security
CyberArk named Overall Leader in KuppingerCole's 2025 Enterprise Secrets Management report for its AI-powered identity security platform.
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Lastwall IdP earns FedRAMP nod for quantum-ready Zero Trust

Thu, 8th May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Lastwall's Identity Platform has earned FedRAMP Moderate Authorisation, enabling US federal agencies to deploy quantum-resistant Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions.
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Experts call for end to password reliance on World Password Day

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Experts warn on World Password Day that traditional passwords are weak against AI-driven attacks, urging adoption of biometrics and passwordless authentication.
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Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Specops Software highlights behavioural biometrics as a dynamic, AI-driven security layer that complements passwords, enhancing continuous user authentication.
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CyberArk & Accenture integrate AI Refinery for security

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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iam
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risk & compliance
CyberArk and Accenture are teaming up to boost identity security for AI agents, aiming to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges in enterprise environments.
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Okta launches new tools to secure AI & digital identities

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Okta has launched new features aimed at bolstering security for AI agents and non-human identities, addressing challenges arising from generative AI integration.
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AI to halve time needed for account takeover by 2027

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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phishing
Gartner predicts that AI agents will halve the time needed for account exploitations by 2027, heightening the urgency for firms to adopt advanced security measures.
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Veriam launches all-in-one platform for identity and access

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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iam
Veriam has unveiled an innovative platform to streamline identity management, access, subscriptions, and contracting for online service providers, simplifying B2B operations.
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Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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iam
Sinch has joined forces with Aduna to enhance global access to mobile network capabilities, driving innovation in digital communications and security.
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WaveMaker unveils AI tool for swift Figma design coding

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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iam
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ai
WaveMaker has launched AutoCode, an AI-driven tool that converts Figma UI designs to functional components in minutes, enhancing app development efficiency.
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Nymi launches Nymi Band 4 for secure Industry 4.0 use

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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iam
Nymi has unveiled the Nymi Band 4, a versatile wearable authenticator designed for handsfree passwordless Multi-Factor Authentication in diverse operational environments.
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Xero gives small business updates and reveals new enhancements

Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
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financial systems
Xero unveils new updates including small business insights and additions to the app store, as small business sales growth slows in 2022.
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Avast acquires SecureKey, extends digital identity security

Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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iam
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healthtech
Avast acquires digital identity provider SecureKey Technologies to simplify consumer access to online services.
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Entrust launches Verified Mark Certificates to support BIMI email authentication standard

Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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email security
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iam
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cybersecurity
Entrust is launching Verified Mark Certificates to enable easier email authentication and combat phishing. It is backed by Google and the BIMI standard.
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Yubico rolls out subscription service for hardware authentication keys

Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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mfa
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iam
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cybersecurity
Yubico expands into the Asia Pacific market with its first regional client using the YubiEnterprise Subscription service.
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Ping Identity CTO's cybersecurity predictions for 2019

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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Ping Identity CTO Bernard Harguindeguy predicts a rise in zero trust security, fewer MFA attacks, and heightened focus on API protection in 2019.