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OpenAI & Yubico launch phishing-resistant YubiKeys
Data Protection

OpenAI & Yubico launch phishing-resistant YubiKeys

ChatGPT users can now buy a discounted two-pack of hardware keys designed to block phishing and protect sensitive accounts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Malware

Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety

Reporters face rising risks from phishing, spyware and device compromise as Bitdefender urges tighter source protection and account security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows
Digital Transformation

Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows

Rising AI-driven attacks are pushing firms towards phishing-resistant logins, sharpening demand for hardware-backed authentication across the sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Yubico expands YubiKey enrolment for Microsoft, Ping
Data Protection

Yubico expands YubiKey enrolment for Microsoft, Ping

Yubico expands YubiKey enrolment tools for Microsoft Entra ID and Ping, aiming to simplify passwordless onboarding and account recovery.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Yubico & Delinea link AI actions to human approval
Data Protection

Yubico & Delinea link AI actions to human approval

Yubico and Delinea unite hardware keys with identity checks to ensure each high‑risk AI agent action is explicitly approved by a human.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
LastPass unveils browser-based Secure Access Essentials
Encryption

LastPass unveils browser-based Secure Access Essentials

LastPass launches Secure Access Essentials, a browser-focused suite to secure access to workplace apps, SaaS and unsanctioned AI tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
Malware

Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it

Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Yubico picks Singapore for new Asia Pacific HQ push
Data Protection

Yubico picks Singapore for new Asia Pacific HQ push

Yubico has chosen Singapore for a new global HQ, bolstering Asia Pacific operations as demand for phishing-resistant authentication grows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Russian phishing service targets freight & logistics
Multi-factor authentication

Russian phishing service targets freight & logistics

Russian-run Diesel Vortex phishing service raided freight and logistics portals in the US and Europe, stealing over 1,600 login credentials.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Yubico unveils YubiNation Partners identity channel push
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico unveils YubiNation Partners identity channel push

Yubico launches YubiNation partner tiers and expanded training to boost phishing-resistant identity security amid rising breach costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
UK campaign targets small firms' growing cyber risk
Ransomware

UK campaign targets small firms' growing cyber risk

UK urges small firms to 'lock the door' on cyber crime as attacks cost businesses GBP £14.7 billion a year and basic defences lag.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
YubiKeys promise 265% ROI & 99.99% cut in breach risk
Multi-factor authentication

YubiKeys promise 265% ROI & 99.99% cut in breach risk

YubiKey rollout boosts ROI by 265% and slashes breach exposure 99.99%, Forrester study finds, delivering multi-million USD $ gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Gen Z more likely to engage with phishing than Boomers
Multi-factor authentication

Gen Z more likely to engage with phishing than Boomers

Gen Z click on phishing links nearly three times more than Baby Boomers, despite heavier use of multi-factor authentication, Yubico finds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Yubico adds self-service portal for YubiKey at scale
Digital Transformation

Yubico adds self-service portal for YubiKey at scale

Yubico adds self-service YubiKey ordering and a revamped customer portal to ease large-scale, phishing-resistant passkey deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026
Data Protection

Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026

Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026

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Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools
EduTech

Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools

A cyber incident has driven a surge in demand for YubiKey security devices as Australian public schools tighten authentication controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Yubico urges EU financial firms to ditch legacy MFA
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico urges EU financial firms to ditch legacy MFA

Yubico warns EU financial firms that DORA-era resilience demands phish-resistant passkeys, not passwords and legacy MFA still rife in banks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026