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Geoff Schomburgk, writing extensively on the advancements and necessary shifts in cybersecurity, presents a compelling exploration of modern authentication solutions. His work predominantly focuses on the evolution from traditional passwords to advanced, secure alternatives like passkeys and phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA). Schomburgk's insights, particularly in the context of his role with Yubico, underline the pressing need for industries, including finance and public sectors, to adopt these robust security measures amidst an escalating threat landscape.

Deeply involved with Yubico's strategic direction, especially in the Asia Pacific region, Schomburgk articulates the critical nature of strong authentication methods against rampant cyber threats such as ransomware. Through his discussions, which range from the effectiveness of secure logins to concerns over reliance on mobile devices for security, he advocates for a proactive approach in combating cyber vulnerabilities. His narratives are not just informative but serve as a clarion call for adopting state-of-the-art cybersecurity technologies to safeguard digital assets effectively.

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Why Australian superannuation funds need to prioritise security for their customers with strong MFA

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Australian super funds sit on AUD $3.7 trillion, yet weak, outdated MFA leaves members' retirement savings exposed to rising cyber threats.
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Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026

Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.
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Proving human identity is essential to defending Australia's financial services sector

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Australia's banks face rising AI-driven scams, making robust human identity verification and phishing-resistant MFA critical to security.
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When cyber resilience becomes a CFO's challenge

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Cyber resilience is now a critical CFO challenge, with cybersecurity failures directly impacting Australian companies' financial health and regulatory compliance.
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Why human-centred authentication will enhance cyber resilience

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Human-centred authentication, like phishing-resistant security keys, simplifies login and boosts cyber resilience by making secure behaviour easy and intuitive.
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AI's impact on cybersecurity for the Australian federal election

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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As the Australian federal election nears, concerns grow over AI-driven cyber threats and misinformation risking election integrity and political campaign security.
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Clarifying perceptions related to passkeys and MFA

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Passkeys are emerging as a superior alternative to traditional passwords, yet a recent survey reveals 58% still rely on usernames and passwords.
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Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico's survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.
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Exclusive: Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk discusses future of passwords

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Geoff Schomburgk of Yubico envisions a future beyond passwords, advocating for passkeys and hardware security keys like the YubiKey for secure authentication.
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Carers ACT launches YubiKeys to secure sensitive health info

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Carers ACT deploys YubiKeys to protect sensitive health data, streamlining login and enhancing security for its support workers in the Australian Capital Territory.
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Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day

Wed, 1st May 2024
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Ahead of World Password Day, Yubico's Regional VP, Geoff Schomburgk discusses the firm's global impact on cybersecurity and its move towards pioneering passwordless solutions.
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Rising cybersecurity threats push shift from passwords to passkeys

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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As cyber threats intensify, passkeys are replacing passwords as the prime defence against phishing attacks, says Yubico.
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Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods

Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.
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Phishing resistant hardware, the key to email security

Tue, 29th Aug 2023
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According to Yubico, a provider of hardware authentication security keys, empowering workplaces with phishing-resistant hardware is the key to email security.
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Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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Cybercriminals are now looking to leverage new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models for profit-sharing in exchange for ransomware tools.
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Phishing-resistant authentication a key to breach prevention

Tue, 8th Aug 2023
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Findings from Yubico's State of Global Enterprise Authentication Survey found that over half of ANZ employees rely on insecure authentication methods.
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Cybersecurity must evolve to tackle rising phishing trends

Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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As the volume of security breaches continue to rise, now is the time to move from legacy multi-factor authentication to modern, phishing-resistant MFA.
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Exclusive: Yubico protects against phishing with YubiKeys

Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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Yubico, the inventor of the YubiKey, is a global authentication leader that makes secure logins easy and available to everyone.
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Why relying on your mobile to access your online accounts is a risky approach

Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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Whilst mobile devices have many uses and provide much convenience, they are not created for online security purposes.
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Shopping for cyber insurance? Six questions to ask before calling the insurer

Wed, 4th May 2022
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The cyber threat landscape has always been worrisome, but today these concerns are heightened given an anticipated uptick in cyber-attacks from bad actors.