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It’s World Password Day but passwords may be headed for extinction

Network World

Today is World Password Day but a range of alternative authentication methods is challenging passwords so that within the foreseeable future the day of awareness could become obsolete. The backend verifies the identity of the taxpayer by comparing the license image and uses that to authenticate the person filing an electronic return.

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IRS Using Facial Scanning

Phil Windley

Summary: The IRS will use ID.me's authentication and identity proofing service exclusively starting sometime this summer. Scott Lemon alerted me to a move by the IRS to use ID.me, and facial scanning, for authentication. is an identity proofing and authentication company that seems to be getting a lot of government contracts.

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Revolutionize Reading: ePub Reader SDK for Seamless eBook Experiences

Kitaboo

epuBear provides advanced features like text search, hyperlink opening, bookmarking, and customization options for text color, fonts, and opening images in separate windows in addition to core reading functionalities. Readium’s free, BSD-type license allows for its use in open-source and closed-source projects to enable wider adoption.

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CEO Trafficked $1 Billion in Counterfeit Cisco Products

SecureWorld News

You're about ready to throw the piece of junk out the window, but then you say to yourself, "What if this isn't user error? I think we can all agree that technology can be a little challenging at times. You plug, unplug, reboot, restart, and everything you seem to try just isn't working. What if it's just a bad piece of equipment?

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Things To Understand To Prevent Data Loss

Galido

On the desktop/laptop, Windows under the “Professional” or “Enterprise” SKU offers an optional Bitlocker encryption system. Access controls are provided using a combination of NTFS file system and a Domain Controller server which provides the authentication of users to the system, enabling them to log in and use the computer.

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Maximizing the Potential of Digital Publishing Platforms

Kitaboo

Along with pricing, you must also review the platform’s terms of service and licensing agreements and ensure you retain ownership and control of your content. Personalization and AI algorithms enhance user experience while trends in Blockchain technology combat issues like plagiarism and promote content authentication.

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SeanDaniel.com [tech]: Understanding SSL Certificates

Sean Daniel

Although I plan on using Windows Home Server and Windows Small Business Server 2008 as examples here. Part 1 – Authenticating the Server to the Client Think of a certificate like a drivers license; a United States drivers license as that’s what I’m most familiar with.

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