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The Great Identity/Authentication Confusion
The Great Identity/Authentication Confusion
April 06, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

At this year’s PYMNTS Innovation Project, Admiral James Stavridis, NATO’s former Supreme Commander, said that one of the biggest points of compromise that cybercrooks exploit...

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Transmit Security’s New Platform Eliminates Need For Passwords
Transmit Security’s New Platform Eliminates Need For Passwords
January 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Transmit Security, the programmable authentication company, announced a $40 million self-funded round of financing. In conjunction with the fundraising, the company also announced a new...

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Employee Password Reuse A Top Concern For IT Execs
Employee Password Reuse A Top Concern For IT Execs
January 03, 2017  |  B2B Payments

IT professionals say the reuse of passwords by company employees is a significant concern, reports said Monday (Jan. 2). A new survey by Gemalto found...

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Court Says DOJ Can Police Password Theft
Court Says DOJ Can Police Password Theft
July 06, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

In a recent federal appeals court decision, the U.S. Department of Justice can proceed to monitor password theft — actions that take their legality from...

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FTC Speaks Against Mandatory Password Changes
FTC Speaks Against Mandatory Password Changes
March 07, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

While requiring users to update their passwords has been a longstanding data security practice, FTC Chief Technologist Lorrie Cranor suggests that new research shows the...

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Envisioning A (Secure) World Without Passwords
Envisioning A (Secure) World Without Passwords
February 24, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Passwords are a less than stellar way to keep consumers from online hacking harm. Instead, the Fast IDentity Online Alliance (aka FIDO) says that a...

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