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Marriott Starwood data breach: 5 defensive steps travelers should take now

December 5, 2018

Defensive steps for Marriott Starwood guests worried their personal information may have been compromised by the massive data breach. If you are into cybersecurity, or data privacy, or staying at hotels, you have probably heard that Marriott International – one of the world’s largest hotel chains – announced a huge data breach today involving the Starwood reservations … More Marriott Starwood data breach: 5 defensive steps travelers should take now

Who needs passwords? Microsoft now lets you in with your face or security key

November 22, 2018

The software giant takes passwords one step closer to obsolescence as it now enables users to log into their Microsoft accounts with more modern forms of authentication. Microsoft has announced that it is enabling users to log into their Microsoft accounts without usernames and passwords. Instead of passwords – which the tech behemoth has previously described … More Who needs passwords? Microsoft now lets you in with your face or security key

Employees’ cybersecurity habits worsen, survey finds

November 15, 2018

Almost all young people recycle their passwords, often doing so across work and personal accounts. The prevalence of cybersecurity incidents and the concomitant growing concerns about any organization’s cybersecurity posture haven’t done much to discourage many employees from engaging in poor security habits, a survey has found. In some respects, employees’ cyber-hygiene is actually getting … More Employees’ cybersecurity habits worsen, survey finds

Cathay Pacific breach exposes data of 9.4 million passengers

October 31, 2018

The data breach at the Hong Kong flag carrier is the third such incident to hit the aviation industry in two months. Cathay Pacific Airways has announced that it had a suffered a security incident in which cybercriminals accessed the personal data of 9.4 million passengers of Cathay and its unit Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited. The … More Cathay Pacific breach exposes data of 9.4 million passengers

Strict password policy could prevent credential reuse, paper suggests

October 24, 2018

The solution to password recycling may be easier to implement than previously thought, according to a recent paper. Mandating longer and more complex passwords reduces the likelihood that users will reuse them across multiple online services, researchers have found. A team of three academics from Indiana University set out to examine the impact of prescribing … More Strict password policy could prevent credential reuse, paper suggests

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Employees’ cybersecurity habits worsen, survey finds

Cathay Pacific breach exposes data of 9.4 million passengers