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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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Biometric authentication company iProov raises $70M

Venture Beast

Biometric authentication company iProov has raised $70 million as demand for online identity verification soars. Read More.

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Zoom’s mobile and desktop apps now support two-factor authentication

The Verge

Zoom is adding support for two-factor authentication (2FA) to its desktop and mobile applications, giving users the option of adding an extra layer of security to their account beyond a standard password, the company has confirmed to The Verge. 2FA codes over SMS are also now supported.

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The cyber pandemic: AI deepfakes and the future of security and identity verification

CIO Business Intelligence

Security and risk management pros have a lot keeping them up at night. The era of AI deepfakes is fully upon us, and unfortunately, today’s identity verification and security methods won’t survive. A prime example is the recent attack that injected an AI deepfake video feed to defraud a Hong Kong company for $25 million.

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Twitter now lets you set a security key as your only two-factor authentication method 

The Verge

In March, Twitter said it would soon let you use a security key as your only two-factor authentication method, and on Wednesday, it announced that feature was live on both mobile and web. Now security keys can be your one and only two-factor authentication method on mobile and web.

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Check Point Warns of Hackers Targeting Its Remote Access VPN

SecureWorld News

Threat actors are targeting Check Point Remote Access VPN devices in an ongoing campaign to breach enterprise networks, the company has warned in a new advisory. We have recently witnessed compromised VPN solutions, including various cyber security vendors. "We

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Architecting Identity: Five Essential Elements of a Modern Customer Authentication Service

CIO Business Intelligence

While protecting enterprise assets using identity and access management (IAM) is important, companies also need to address the applications their customers use. They may have a built-in user store supporting password authentication, for example. In response to cloud-based customer experiences, more focus has shifted to authentication.