On June 2, 2026, the US President issued Executive Order No. 14,409, “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Security.” The provisions of ...

AI is making credential theft faster and easier to scale, giving attackers more opportunities to abuse valid identities. Specops explains why identity security must go beyond successful authentication ...

To join the CNBC Technology Executive Council, go to cnbccouncils.com/tec No one likes passwords, whether workers or cybersecurity leaders. Now, more companies are ...

Attackers can chain three already fixed vulnerabilities in the Ubiquiti UniFi OS server to execute remote code with root privileges and without authentication. The security issues are tracked as ...

Microsoft is expanding one of the least understood security features in Windows 11. Beginning with the August 2026 update, Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) now supports compatible external fingerprint ...

Attackers exploit human nature, making authentication a prime target. The Snowflake data breach is a clear example – hackers used stolen customer credentials, many which lacked multi-factor ...

The landscape of identity and access management (IAM) is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the integration of biometric technologies. This evolution marks a significant shift from ...

Biometric login revolutionizing passwordless authentication: Is this security tech safer than passwords? Explore benefits, risks, and 2025 trends. Pixabay, Mohamed_hassan Passwordless logins have ...

Update, Feb. 26, 2025: This story, originally published Feb. 23, now includes additional commentary regarding the potential security implications of the decision to deprecate SMS from the Gmail ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thorin Klosowski This is just one step in a series created to help anyone ...

The big picture: Selfies are increasingly taking on a surprising new role: verifying your identity online. Some banks and even governments have started mandating live selfie captures during video ...