People and Passwords are still the weak link – Yubico report
Yubico’s new report, ‘The 2019 State of Password and
Authentication Security Behaviours’ shows passwords continue to trip up users
and compromise security, let...
passwords
Twitter afflitter – 330 million passwords exposed
If you are a twit – change your Twitter password NOW. A ‘glitch’ exposed 330 million passwords in plain text on its internal network.
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Twitter hacks highlight the importance of strong passwords
We’re reminded of why good passwords are needed on a fairly regular basis, and after a spate of attacks on Twitter accounts, you may want to check your social networking accounts for security, too....
Passwords take a backseat with new technology
A new technology could be arriving on a website you regularly visit soon, and the good news is it could end up helping anyone who forgets passwords....
Worst passwords for 2014 revealed: yes, 123456 is one of them
When it comes to passwords, some people just don’t understand that they should be something that takes a little bit of effort to guess, and isn’t just the first six or eight numbers you can prattle off. And yet, the worst passwords of the year indicate some people still haven’t learned. ...
Kickstarter hacked, passwords exposed, so are we ever safe?
It seems like every month, a website or service we rely on is being hacked, and we’re being asked to change our passwords. Is it possible to keep safe passwords online, or should we just give up now?...
Older Australians just as at risk with internet security as the younger
On the internet, there is always a risk that your details could go wandering, and new research suggests that one in five Aussies aged 50 to 75 are having just that happen, while this age bracket also shares weak passwords with the young....
More passwords hacked, so how do you protect yourself?
It seems like we can't go a week without a major security breach and the listing of thousands of passwords to be made publicly available online. So what do the experts think you should do to keep yourself protected?...
2012 Awareness Week: short and sweet, but stay on guard
This year, Australia's National Cyber Security Awareness Week is a little shorter thanks to the Queen's Birthday holiday, but still important just the same....
Worst passwords revealed: “password” is not a good password
A new study has confirmed what many of us have known for a long time: "password" is not an effective password. So what else are people using for security, and how can you make your password more secure?...
Cyber Security Week Tip: Solid passwords
This week, we're all about good cyber security practices, and one of the best ways to stay safe is to make sure your passwords are solid.
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Celebrate World Computer Security Day by changing your password
How secure is your password? Do you use the same one on every website you visit? If this is you, we suggest taking five minutes out of the day and changing one....