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Yubico urges EU financial firms to ditch legacy MFA

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Yubico warns EU financial firms that DORA-era resilience demands phish-resistant passkeys, not passwords and legacy MFA still rife in banks.
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The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico’s experts

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Yubico experts say 2026 will redefine authentication, with post-quantum security, digital ID wallets and AI-driven threats converging.
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Identity security to become core cyber focus by 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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Portal26 names Rick O'Rourke Chief Revenue Officer to drive AI

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Portal26 appoints Rick O'Rourke as Chief Revenue Officer to boost growth and advance its generative AI platform in the enterprise market.
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Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.
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Australians warned over AI-driven scams ahead of Christmas sales

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Australians are urged to boost online security as AI-driven scams surge ahead of Christmas, with experts promoting multi-factor authentication and hardware keys.
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Yubico unveils post-quantum security keys & new digital identity features

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Yubico unveils prototypes of post-quantum security keys and new digital identity features, enhancing authentication beyond passwords with stronger, privacy-focused tech.
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AI heightens phishing success as global cyber defences lag

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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AI has boosted phishing success as 44% admit falling for scams, yet only 48% of firms fully use multi-factor authentication, says Yubico survey.
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Sixty-eight percent of Indians faced phishing scams last year

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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A survey shows 68% of Indians encountered phishing scams last year, amid growing concerns over AI-driven cyber threats and weak security habits.
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AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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A Yubico survey finds 62% of Gen Z interacted with phishing scams last year, raising alarm over AI threats.
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Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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A Yubico survey reveals Australians lag in cybersecurity, with 46% falling prey to AI-enhanced phishing and low adoption of multi-factor authentication at work and home.
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Specops extends uReset to boost cloud Entra ID password security

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Specops uReset now supports cloud-only Entra ID, enabling 24/7 self-service password resets and reducing IT help desk password-related calls.
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Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.
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Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey 5 via its global service, boosting PIN security with stricter rules to help enterprises meet evolving regulations worldwide.
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Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Specops Software updates its Secure Service Desk for Cloud to support native Entra ID, boosting identity verification for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises users.
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Exclusive: Yubico's Ronnie Manning discusses the importance of 'the human touch'

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Yubico's Ronnie Manning says physical security keys, like YubiKey, provide a vital human touch in combating AI-driven cyber threats and scams.
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Yubico expands YubiKey services to 175 countries globally

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Yubico's YubiKey as a Service and delivery models now cover 175 countries, boosting global access to phishing-resistant security solutions for businesses.
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Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.
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Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Yubico’s Secure It Forward programme teams up with Solvatten to deliver clean water and strengthen digital security in developing countries, aiding over 800,000 lives.
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Exclusive: Yubico pushes for wider protection under Australia's scam bill

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk calls for broader protections under Australia's Scam Prevention Framework Bill, highlighting significant security gaps across various industries.