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Researchers Find Flaw in Windows Fingerprint Authentication

IT Toolbox

Security flaws were found in embedded fingerprint sensors of Lenovo, Dell, and Microsoft Surface laptops. The post Researchers Find Flaw in Windows Fingerprint Authentication appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Adding Security Keys to Your Authentication Toolbox

SecureWorld News

I have always known about physical security keys, also called hard tokens, but never actually used one despite my curiosity. So, I was kind of excited when I got my hands on two cool things: a YubiKey 5 and a Google Titan security key. The platforms I tested with these two security keys are Microsoft 365 (M365), Google, and Twitter.

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How to deploy WPA3 for enhanced wireless security

Network World

WPA3 is the latest iteration of the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) standard, succeeding WPA2, which has been the de facto security protocol for wireless networks for nearly two decades. This new standard addresses the security vulnerabilities inherent in WPA2, while adding some brand-new security functionality. authentication.

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New Research: Emerging Use Cases And Risks For Biometrics

Forrester IT

Biometric authentication is a powerful technology with many compelling use cases but is not without controversy and distinct risks. What security shortcomings are associated with […]. What are users’ privacy rights in how biometric information is processed and stored? How are biometrics regulated around the world?

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Monetizing Analytics Features: Why Data Visualizations Will Never Be Enough

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your embedded analytics. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Hackers have begun adapting to wider use of multi-factor authentication

Tech Republic Security

Proofpoint researchers have found that “phish kits” available for purchase online are beginning to adapt to MFA by adding transparent reverse proxies to their list of tools. The post Hackers have begun adapting to wider use of multi-factor authentication appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google Authenticator gets cloud 2FA code backups, doesn't yet provide end-to-end encryption

TechSpot

While cloud backups of OTP codes were one major piece of feedback from Google Authenticator users over the years, security researchers are asking said users to avoid enabling the new feature. At least for now, as the option is still lacking the additional protection layer that end-to-end encryption can provide.

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