World Password Day stories
It's the end of passwords as we know it
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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malware
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia's secure, hassle-free future for digital access.
A future with no passwords: Why passwordless authentication is key for cyber-resilience
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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mdm
As cyber threats rise and passwords fail, businesses face US$1m annual costs; passwordless authentication offers a secure, efficient future for digital access.
Weak passwords expose gaps in digital security, experts warn
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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pam
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mfa
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cybersecurity
Ahead of World Password Day, experts warn legacy password methods fail as users struggle with complexity and human nature, risking digital security.
Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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mfa
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.
Kaspersky warns AI password generators lack true randomness
Thu, 1st May 2025
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llms
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ai
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky warns against using AI tools like ChatGPT and Llama for passwords, citing weak randomness and vulnerabilities in generated passwords.
Experts call for end to password reliance on World Password Day
Thu, 1st May 2025
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biometrics
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pam
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mfa
Experts warn on World Password Day that traditional passwords are weak against AI-driven attacks, urging adoption of biometrics and passwordless authentication.
World Password Day reminds us: It's time to rethink access security
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
World Password Day highlights the need for password managers and MFA as essential security measures against rising cyber threats in 2025.
Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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supply chain
Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.
World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
World Password Day highlights the importance of strong, unique passwords and emerging passwordless technologies for enhanced security against cyber threats.
Your personal SaaS accounts could trigger a million-dollar corporate breach
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Personal SaaS accounts like LinkedIn and Dropbox now serve as major security risks, potentially leading to corporate breaches worth millions or more.
The importance of strong passwords and physical access control: A guide for World Password Day
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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world password day
As World Password Day approaches, experts stress the vital need for robust passwords and physical access controls to secure both digital and physical assets.
Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023
Tue, 7th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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passwords
Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.
Tech experts urge passwordless protection on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
In observance of World Password Day, tech experts, including Jumio's CTO Stuart Wells, stress the urgent need to replace outdated password-based authentication with more reliable, AI-powered biometric alternatives amid rising cyber-attack threats.
Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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.
Intelliworx urges government to boost SME cybersecurity in budget
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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mfa
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email security
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cybersecurity
Intelliworx is urging the Australian Federal Government to bolster cybersecurity measures and funding support in the forthcoming budget.
Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you
Thu, 25th May 2023
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
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online safety
The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.
World Password Day on May 4 is a reminder of security keys
Thu, 4th May 2023
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
World Password Day, which is marked on May 4 every year, is the perfect time to remind people that every password needs a partner.
Anniversaries remind us to review identity risks
Thu, 12th May 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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physical security
World Password Day provides a timely reminder for ordinary citizens and organisations to stop and think about the risks associated with digital identities.
World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas
Thu, 5th May 2022
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mfa
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iam
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passwordless
In a slight departure from traditional World Password Day lore, Yubico has today announced a multi-factor authentication (MFA) guide.