Forrester IT

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Earlier this month, Apple announced several important new data protection features for general availability in 2023 that have numerous implications for security teams in all industries and geographies. Here is the Forrester security and risk team’s collective analysis of these new features.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 2, 2022

The move to passwordless customer authentication should be considered carefully. Passwordless done right improves both security and customer experience (CX) at the same time. However, like any modification to an authentication system, many factors exist that lead to the success or failure of a transition to passwordless authentication.

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The Verge

APRIL 23, 2022

The Lapsus$ hacking group stole T-Mobile’s source code in a series of breaches that took place in March, as first reported by Krebs on Security. T-Mobile confirmed the attack in a statement to The Verge , and says the “systems accessed contained no customer or government information or other similarly sensitive information.”.

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Vox

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Access to just about everything I wasn’t already logged into on my computer was dependent on access to my phone, with my mobile-device-only password manager and multifactor authentication apps and text messages. Would it even be possible to log in, since my passwords and authentication tools were only on the phone?

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

With the release of Apple's HomeKit, we're seeing even more devices with APIs appearing in our homes. All of these APIs have one thing in common: they need to be secure. Unfortunately, many devs and ops engineers don't view API security as a priority - and that's a mistake. Or something else entirely.

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Kitaboo

APRIL 22, 2024

Just like you secure your home with a sturdy lock, eBook DRM shields your literary masterpieces from illicit copying and sharing. Essentially, eBook DRM acts as a security measure. So, if you want to keep your eBooks safe and secure, consider publishing with KITABOO. That’s where platforms like KITABOO come in handy.

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Network World

JUNE 8, 2016

While mobile payment systems like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay are growing, they haven't lived up to the hype that surrounded their arrival in 2014. But newer biometrics security technologies beyond the use of fingerprint scans could boost adoption rates when purchases are made in-store with smartphones.

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Kitaboo

MAY 30, 2023

In this article, we will explore the benefits of DRM for publishing companies and how it enhances the security of eBooks. By implementing DRM, publishers can maintain control over their content, protect their revenue streams, and ensure the integrity and security of their eBooks. Understanding DRM How Does DRM Work?

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The Verge

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We’ve included great apps that are just generally fun or useful to have on your phone, and apps that you should download to replace the default ones that Apple ships. With iOS 14, Apple made it easier to customize the way your iPhone looks, offering new widgets and easier methods for setting custom application icons. Security time!

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Galido

JUNE 30, 2016

VMI stands for Virtual Mobile Infrastructure and basically, it provides end users with a highly effective and an efficient way to have access to delicate mobile applications and information without much hassle. As a result, it offers extra security for data and devices.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 26, 2023

Learn how easy it is to sign into your Google Account using the Smart Lock app on iPhone without needing two-factor authentication codes. The post How to use Google Smart Lock on iOS to lock down your Google Account appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Verge

MARCH 4, 2021

Apple has promised to open up its Find My app to third-party accessory makers. OpenHaystack is a new open-source tool developed by security researchers at the Secure Mobile Networking Lab , who have essentially reverse-engineered the way Apple devices register themselves to the Find My mesh network.

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The Verge

JULY 16, 2021

Fakespot, known for its web browser extensions that try to weed out fake product reviews, suddenly no longer has an iPhone or iPad app — because Amazon sent Apple a takedown request, both Amazon and Fakespot confirm, and Apple decided to remove the app. Apple didn’t respond to multiple requests for comment. which reads: 5.2.2

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Until recently, third-party password managers were known to be more secure, but Apple and Google have been working to make their built-in password managers more secure , while Microsoft is adding one to its authenticator app. Otherwise, select Apple ID > iCloud. So it could be a viable choice.

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CIO Musings

JANUARY 1, 2015

Mobile Security - Smartphones are amazingly easy to lose, and it happens all the time. Two Factor Authentication - Passwords are fatally flawed for lots of reasons, and provide only one layer of security, the "something you know". Apple Computers have a great "time machine" backup facility.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 30, 2020

In February 2020, UK security researchers discovered a vulnerability in free, open source, automation servers that would allow cybercriminals to amplify a Distributed Denial of Service attack by 100. As of January 2019, the vast majority of Internet-accessible CoAP devices were located in China and used mobile peer-to-peer networks.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 19, 2022

Customer demand for passwordless authentication has grown exponentially since smartphones first began offering built-in biometric readers. A staggering 93% of consumers preferred biometric authentication to passwords — and yet so many companies still force their customers to use risky, outdated login credentials. Your first clue?

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The Verge

MARCH 2, 2021

Until recently, third-party password managers were known to be more secure, but Apple and Google have been working to make their built-in password managers more secure , while Microsoft is adding one to its authenticator app. It’s certainly an easy solution, and a reasonable one, depending on your point of view.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 16, 2021

APIs are vital in our mobile digital world, but the consequences of API security flaws have yet to be seen. Vamosi: Hey, if you're like me you probably have a few 100 apps on your mobile device. Now, consider that your mobile probably has less overall memory than say your laptop. So how hard is it to hack APIs?

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 16, 2021

APIs are vital in our mobile digital world, but the consequences of API security flaws have yet to be seen. Vamosi: Hey, if you're like me you probably have a few 100 apps on your mobile device. Now, consider that your mobile probably has less overall memory than say your laptop. So how hard is it to hack APIs?

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

RELATED: Apple and Google Unite to Combat Stalking via Bluetooth Trackers ] Tech abuse can be present in a number of different ways. Online safety advice Even though the timing has to be right, you will regain your online privacy and security. Google and Apple have these built-in if you have an Android or iPhone.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 13, 2023

The hope is that these new analog chips will use dramatically less power making them useful for any of the mobile and distributed applications on machines that aren’t always plugged in. But physical security is becoming a real worry and IT managers can’t take it for granted. Real physical security may be impossible.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 9, 2022

The adoption of 3G formed the foundation that our current technology ecosystem is built on: It allowed for “high-speed” mobile Internet and wireless applications, powering the smartphone revolution. Once the things of science fiction, 3G brought high-definition gaming and video streaming and even live TV to mobile apps. 2 deadline.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

These events effectively turned from live launches into infomercials, and it makes me wonder how the likes of Apple, Amazon, Google, Sony, or Microsoft will be able to go back. No one shifted quicker or more completely to a new presentation style than Apple. And yet, a live demonstration is no guarantee of authenticity.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2022

In a somewhat ironic celebration of World Password Day, Apple, Google, and Microsoft announced plans to support a common passwordless sign-in standard created by the Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium. Is multi-factor authentication (MFA) not enough? But, is there really a need to go passwordless?

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Galido

JANUARY 7, 2020

Here you would get a comprehensive guide on the latest mobile, laptops, gaming devices, TV and others. Here you will get the high-quality stuff and authenticated news related to technology. Here you will get to know about the gadgets, apple, android, and other related topics. If yes, then visit this website. Eurogamer.net.

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GeekWire

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Recently Andrew Yang played the hologram card , and during the pandemic lockdown Israeli President Reuven Rivlin addressed his people as an augmented reality hologram beamed to mobile phones. She went on to detail how TikTok is a good example of a seemingly benign app that can give the CCP a lot of useful data.

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Vox

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

And if you think the amount of scam calls you get on your mobile phone is bad, it’s even worse for landlines. So, how are these providers supposed to authenticate those callers? Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said the agency is looking for ways that mobile carriers could identify and block texts before they reach consumers’ phones.

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A Screw's Loose

MAY 14, 2012

Their second objective was just as important, as they were erecting a paywall, they didn’t want to have to pay Apple a 30% cut of their revenues. They then map out how to authenticate the user. print Tagged as: Apps , HTML5 , Mobile Strategy. print Tagged as: Apps , HTML5 , Mobile Strategy. link] futur. link] futur.

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Phil Windley

JUNE 27, 2022

Summary: Like the "close" buttons for elevator doors, "keep me logged in" options on web-site authentication screens feel more like a placebo than something that actually works. Getting rid of passwords will mean we need to authenticate less often, or maybe just don't mind as much when we do. I think this is a shame. I like the web.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 31, 2022

Indeed, passwordless authentication is worth celebrating, but every EOL requires a strategic plan to ensure a graceful transition. With the convenience and ease of passwordless authentication, it’s now possible to smooth the transition for your customers enough to achieve 100% adoption. This article explains how. That’s lost revenue.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

It seems everything smart is hackable, with IoT startups sometimes repeating security mistakes first made decades ago. How then does one start securing it? In 2013, researcher Nitesh Dhanjani found that a popular brand used simple MD5 hashes of the device's MAC addresses for authentication.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

It seems everything smart is hackable, with IoT startups sometimes repeating security mistakes first made decades ago. How then does one start securing it? In 2013, researcher Nitesh Dhanjani found that a popular brand used simple MD5 hashes of the device's MAC addresses for authentication.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 8, 2022

Welcome to The Hacker Mind, an original podcast from for all secure. Herfurt: My name is Martin Herfurt and I'm a security researcher. And the coffee spur was an attempt to show manufacturers of hands free sets that pre-programmed pin that cannot be changed by the user would not be the ideal way to handle security in this respect.

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A Screw's Loose

MARCH 13, 2012

A mobile strategy challenge! I spent the whole presentation on Securing the Mobile Enterprise building up to the the fact that most businesses were approaching mobile strategy using legacy thinking and now was the time to get out of the habit. We look to secure every device and every endpoint. Standard Disclaimer.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Even if passwords don’t completely disappear (and there are still password purists), multi-factor authentication can limit or eliminate the need for remembering complex passwords and significantly reducing the chances of hacking. Microsoft's model relies on downloading its app for authentication. How does it work and is it trustworthy?

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The Accidental Successful CIO

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As the person with the CIO job, because you understand the importance of information technology it’s part of your job to ensure that both your company’s customers and its employees are kept secure when they are using the company’s IT infrastructure. Everyone agrees that better authentication methods are required.

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