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Kiwi Stories

Passwords stories

Xero zeroes in on security

Xero ramps up its online defence, launching a two-step verification process to safeguard customer data on its accounting platform.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015

Data Analytics

Hackers Kickstart mega security breach...

Kickstarter has fallen victim to a global security breach, with hackers gaining access to customer data, prompting immediate security reinforcements.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014

Encryption

Twitter hacked - up to 250,000 accounts compromised

Twitter blogged yesterday that an attack took place over 'just a few moments' before it was noticed by Twitter staff and shut it down.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Feb 2013

Global Stories

Passwords stories

Malware

Frequent password changes crucial to prevent data breaches

Last week played host to World Password Day and there couldn't be a better time to make sure your passwords are fresh and up-to-date.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016

Malware

ESET: Two-factor authentication crucial in today's world

ESET has officially announced a new version of its secure, mobile-based two-factor authentication system, ESA 2.4.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016

Firewalls

The best way for IT pros to save themselves time

IT pros can save valuable time by investing in employee education on IT security, reducing risks and mitigating errors from uninformed actions.

By Leon Adato • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016

Endpoint Protection

Passwords are so last year. Today, it's all about the doodles

In the future, free-form gestures, such as a doodle or signature, may be used in place of passwords to keep mobile devices secure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016

Wireless Networks

Cyber security knowledge on the rise, but is it enough?

On the whole, people appreciate how much technology has improved their lives, but the risk of personal information being exposed is on their minds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016

Unified Communications

Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off

Data theft is continuing to spur on the mobile identification market, and will generate an additional $700m for mobile network operators by 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015

Unified Communications

Internet hacks on the rise, weak passwords remain a problem

In the past 12 months alone one in four internet users had at least one of their accounts hacked, leading to the loss or theft of personal information.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2015

Cybersecurity

Should we scrap passwords altogether?

Password-based authentication is no longer capable of keeping up with the demands of modern information security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2015

Cybersecurity

Kiwi Yahoo users' passwords safe...for now

While the new option may make it easier for users to login, it potentially makes it much easier for hackers to break into Yahoo accounts.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015

GFI Software

Top 12: Most dangerous things threatening networks right now…

From default passwords to missing patches, networks face constant threats that can easily be exploited, putting data at risk and causing potential disasters.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2014

Malware

Twitter resets passwords after hacker threats

Twitter reset passwords for thousands, warning of phishing threats. The company admits the mass action may have been excessive, causing user inconvenience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 10th Nov 2012

Yahoo

Yahoo hacked in security 'wake-up call'

Yahoo Voices hit by major hack, exposing over 400,000 passwords in a stark 'wake-up call' for the tech giant's security measures.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2012

Data Protection

No accounts breached after password hack: LinkedIn

LinkedIn assures users that no accounts were breached following last week's password hack, with compromised passwords swiftly disabled to prevent access.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2012