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Amazon debuts biometric security device, updates Detective and GuardDuty

Issued by: CSO Online

The latest security announcements from Amazon aim to address a wide range of security issues for businesses, including an all-in-one hand-scanning biometric system and new capabilities for its Detective security visualization tool and GuardDuty continuous monitoring solution. Amazon One Enterprise is the most novel of the company’s announcements, which were made this week at its…

Mobile Security

Number of smartphone users relying on software-only biometric security to grow 250%

Issued by: Help Net Security

A new report from Juniper Research predicts that the biggest shift in mobile payment security will be the move towards software-based methods, which rely on standard smartphone components. The research forecasts that users of these methods will increase from an estimated 429 million in 2018 to over 1.5 billion in 2023. Juniper believes that this…

Network Security

Young People May Shun Passwords, But That Doesn’t Mean They’re Less Identity-Conscious

Issued by: Security Intelligence

Pity the poor password. Maligned for years, it’s nevertheless still hanging on as the dominant form of access and identity protection for online accounts of all types. Despite years of industrywide efforts to educate users about the importance of employing difficult-to-guess passwords, the list of the most frequently used passwords has changed little. One analysis of 10…

Vulnerabilities

Beyond the Password Era: Changing Consumer Habits Signal the End Is Near

Issued by: Security Intelligence

The death of the password has been rumored for years, but to this day it remains the primary way we identify ourselves online, with the average user now managing well over 100 accounts that require a password. Yet changing tides in the cybersecurity landscape, combined with evolving technology and consumer preferences, indicate that the end of…

Mobile Security

Preparing for the iPhone X and the Future of Facial Recognition Technology

Issued by: Security Intelligence

As we approach the holiday season, both consumers and IT professionals are considering replacing their old devices with a whole new lineup of smartphones, phablets and tablets. Whether you’re treating yourself, adding to your wish list or considering options for your next enterprise rollout, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of introducing the…

Network Security

Cybercriminals Are Getting Better at Using Advanced Authentication Methods

Issued by: Security Intelligence

Cybercriminals are learning how to use newer authentication methods to exploit security weaknesses. As always, it is a cat-and-mouse game with serious consequences. Facial recognition software can be exploited with high-definition photos, many of which can be found on social media accounts. Fraudsters can easily bypass one-time passwords by calling cellphone companies and impersonating the…