two-factor authentication (2FA)

Security experts warn the legislative changes go against the fundamentals of identity and access control

The service, which lets you check if your details have been compromised, has also been converted to open source through the .NET foundation

Biometric authentication was supposed to change the world - but has it?

We take a look at what's needed to really secure internet-connected devices

The cloud giant's password manager will offer users up to 50 stored credentials across three devices

Hackers have compromised the personal information of up to 27,000 users

Pass-the-cookie attacks help sidestep organizational security

Passwords aren't secure; it's time to add multi-factor authentication

Hackers were able to try as many 2FA codes as they wanted using brute force methods before landing on the right one

The tool is to help organisations prevent identity theft and security breaches

An in-depth look at the EU directive that aims to harmonise online payment protection

But concerns still remain that the financial industry's ecosystem and infrastructure aren’t fully ready for SCA

Report says popular sites like Netflix and a number of government portals are at risk of 'credential stuffing'

Decision slammed for creating unnecessary confusion among consumers

Mandatory FIDO keys and auto-blocking of third-party apps comprise the tougher standards

FIDO keys touted as the most secure protection against hackers and phishing campaigns

Google has said it will replace vulnerable Titan Keys for free

Californian man accuses the firm of not seeking his consent, and of disrupting access to his personal devices

Weak password security to blame after the microblogging platform detects a sharp rise in unauthorised account access

The reverse proxy 'Modlishka' tool is designed to make phishing attacks as "effective as possible"

How to secure your inbox, enhance your mail and unlock secret codes

SMS-based two-factor authentication is "not as secure as we thought" the company admits