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Inside the DemandScience by Pure Incubation Data Breach

Troy Hunt

As I said, our IT department recently notified me that some of my data was leaked and a pre-emptive password reset was enforced as they didn't know what was leaked.  It's the old "data is the new oil" analogy that recognises how valuable our info is, and as such, there's a market for it.

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The noodle soup of B2B IAM and third-party identities

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The noodle soup of B2B IAM and third-party identities madhav Wed, 02/26/2025 - 07:29 Introduction: A messy bowl of terminology Identity management is no longer just about employees. B2B IAM The Hidden Value of Third-Party Identities. So why is B2B IAM such a tangled mess of terminology, and does it really matter?

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Q&A: How your typing and screen swiping nuances can verify your identity

The Last Watchdog

It should go without saying that all collected data should be encrypted while it is in transit, and sensitive data should be encrypted while it is at rest in a database. Curcio: The biggest fundamental challenge for any organization is to get out of the password business altogether. The future possibilities seem endless.

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Access Control: The 5 Single Sign-On Benefits

IT Security Guru

Using the same password for all software applications increase the chances of cybercriminals learning an individual’s log-in credentials and gaining unauthorized access – resulting in data theft, identity theft and other harm. Single Sign-On (SSO) is a solution that combats password fatigue. fewer requests to reset passwords).

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What’s wrong with automotive mobile apps?

SecureList

A key is needed to gain access to a car, but in this case instead of a key there is a login or email and a password. The research scope included 155 of the most popular solutions that require the vehicle owner’s credentials (login and password pair or API key) to interact with the vehicle. So, what can go wrong?

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Global CRM Provider Exposed Millions of Clients’ Files Online

Security Affairs

Researcher discovered that global B2B CRM provider Really Simple Systems exposed online a non-password-protected database with million records. Cybersecurity Researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, discovered and reported to vpnMentor about a non-password protected database that contained over 3 million records.

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Multi-Factor Authentication Best Practices & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. But even when passwords are secure, it’s not enough. Recently, hackers leaked 87,000 Fortinet VPN passwords , mostly from companies who hadn’t yet patched a two-year-old vulnerability. MFA can be hacked.