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Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
Crypto

Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons
Data Protection

ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons

LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
BeyondTrust recognised as leader in secrets management
Virtualisation

BeyondTrust recognised as leader in secrets management

BeyondTrust named Overall Leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Enterprise Secrets Management, praised for secure, scalable secrets solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Saviynt Unveils SaviTalk Podcast on Identity Security
Data Protection

Saviynt Unveils SaviTalk Podcast on Identity Security

Saviynt has launched SaviTalk, a podcast on identity governance and cybersecurity, debuting June 5 with insights from industry leaders and experts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost
Marketing Technologies

Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
CyberArk named leader in secrets management by KuppingerCole
Hybrid Cloud

CyberArk named leader in secrets management by KuppingerCole

CyberArk named Overall Leader in KuppingerCole's 2025 Enterprise Secrets Management report for its AI-powered identity security platform.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
It's the end of passwords as we know it
Malware

It's the end of passwords as we know it

Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia's secure, hassle-free future for digital access.

By Robert Vinokurov • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
A future with no passwords: Why passwordless authentication is key for cyber-resilience
Digital Transformation

A future with no passwords: Why passwordless authentication is key for cyber-resilience

As cyber threats rise and passwords fail, businesses face US$1m annual costs; passwordless authentication offers a secure, efficient future for digital access.

By Mary Attard • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Weak passwords expose gaps in digital security, experts warn
Privileged Access Management

Weak passwords expose gaps in digital security, experts warn

Ahead of World Password Day, experts warn legacy password methods fail as users struggle with complexity and human nature, risking digital security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security
Multi-factor authentication

Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security

On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
OpenID Foundation to showcase global digital ID interoperability
Data Privacy

OpenID Foundation to showcase global digital ID interoperability

The OpenID Foundation will showcase global digital ID interoperability with ten teams and government reps from three regions in an upcoming webinar.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys
Gaming

Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys

Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Anetac launches Human Link Pro to combat access risk with AI
Identity and Access Management

Anetac launches Human Link Pro to combat access risk with AI

Anetac launches Human Link Pro, unifying human and non-human identity management with AI to combat rising security risks amid workforce shifts globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security
Cybersecurity

Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security

Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
Risk & Compliance

Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access

Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Veeam launches SaaS backup for Microsoft Entra ID in Data Cloud
Virtualisation

Veeam launches SaaS backup for Microsoft Entra ID in Data Cloud

Veeam Software launches a SaaS backup solution for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing data protection amid 600m daily attacks on the identity platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Imprivata appoints Joel Burleson-Davis as new chief technology officer
Data Protection

Imprivata appoints Joel Burleson-Davis as new chief technology officer

Imprivata appoints Joel Burleson-Davis as CTO, aiming to drive innovation and deliver greater value in cybersecurity solutions for its customers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Identity stories

Identifly named among South Australia's Top 25 Fast Movers
Digital Transformation

Identifly named among South Australia's Top 25 Fast Movers

Adelaide-based Identifly named among South Australia's Top 25 fastest growing firms in the 2025 Fast Movers program, highlighting cybersecurity prowess.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025