How do industry verticals shape IAM priorities?
IAM priorities differ by industry vertical, and a one-size-fits-all approach to IAM doesn’t work when every industry and business within that industry is unique, according to …
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Beware of phishing emails urging for a LogMeIn security update
LogMeIn users are being targeted with fake security update requests, which lead to a spoofed phishing page. “Should recipients fall victim to this attack, their login …
Password psychology: People aren’t protecting themselves even though they know better
People aren’t protecting themselves from cybersecurity risks even though they know they should, a study on password psychology by LogMeIn reveals. Password psychology Year …
Some commercial password managers vulnerable to attack by fake apps
Security experts recommend using a complex, random and unique password for every online account, but remembering them all would be a challenging task. That’s where …
Does poor password hygiene still hamper your ability to achieve high security standards?
While more businesses are investing in security measures like multifactor authentication (MFA), employees still have poor password habits that weaken companies’ overall …
Flawed password managers allow malware to steal passwords from computer memory
The most widely used password managers sport fundamental vulnerabilities that could allow malware to steal the master password or other passwords stored by the software …
How today’s workforce stays secure and what apps it prefers
User-focused security apps KnowBe4, LastPass, and Proofpoint dominate the list of fastest growing apps within enterprises, according to Okta. “KnowBe4 in particular is …
True password behaviors in the workplace revealed
LastPass released the “2018 Global Password Security Report,” revealing true password behaviors in the workplace and creating a benchmark that businesses can use …
Leaving employees to manage their own password security is a mistake
Despite the clear and present danger that weak passwords pose to organizations, many remain focused on implementing technology based on policy, not the user, to address the …
LastPass is working on fixing latest code execution bug
It’s been an eventful couple of weeks for LastPass developers, as they’ve scrambled to fix a couple of serious flaws in the popular password manager’s …
LastPass extensions can be made to cough up passwords, deliver malware
LastPass Chrome and Firefox extensions contain flaws that could allow malicious websites to steal victims’ passwords or execute commands on their computer. The flaws …
The psychological reasons behind risky password practices
Despite high-profile, large-scale data breaches dominating the news cycle – and repeated recommendations from experts to use strong passwords – consumers have yet …
