May 3, 2024 at 11:19AM Microsoft has introduced support for passkey authentication in its Windows consumer accounts. Users can now log in using password-less methods such as biometrics, security keys, or PINs. This change aims to enhance security, eliminate passwords, and reduce the risk of phishing attacks. Passkeys provide a secure, convenient, and cross-platform authentication … Read more
February 28, 2024 at 05:45AM Traditional perimeter-based security is no longer effective, leading to a greater emphasis on communication security and the management of superusers. SSH Communications Security aims to bridge the gap between traditional PAM and IdM solutions. The future of cybersecurity is envisioned as a Zero Trust model, embracing borderless, passwordless, keyless, and … Read more
December 14, 2023 at 01:27PM Discord has launched the security key multi-factor authentication (MFA) feature for all users, offering enhanced security and anti-phishing benefits. Users can now utilize WebAuthn to replace legacy MFA systems, providing protection against credential theft. This feature allows for secure and convenient logins using biometrics and physical security keys, making it … Read more
December 13, 2023 at 10:48AM Apple is testing a new Stolen Device Protection feature in iOS 17.3 beta to prevent iPhone theft. The feature includes Face ID verification for saved passwords and a security delay for various actions, triggered by biometric authentication checks, except in familiar locations. Interested users can enable the feature from the … Read more
November 29, 2023 at 10:54AM British startup Keyless has raised $6 million led by Rialto Ventures, totaling $26 million in funding. Keyless, now independent from Sift, develops privacy-focused biometric authentication technology that ensures secure user identity verification without storing biometric data, aiding in compliance with data protection laws like GDPR. Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Company Funding … Read more
November 22, 2023 at 02:09PM Security researchers discovered vulnerabilities in fingerprint sensors on Dell Inspiron, Lenovo ThinkPad, and Microsoft Surface Pro X laptops. The researchers were able to bypass Windows Hello fingerprint authentication using man-in-the-middle attacks. Microsoft’s Secure Device Connection Protocol (SDCP) was supposed to prevent these attacks, but it was not enabled on two … Read more
October 23, 2023 at 04:03PM Amazon has announced the introduction of passkeys for signing into user accounts, following other tech companies in moving away from traditional passwords. Passkeys use biometrics like fingerprints or facial recognition, as well as pins, for increased security. Users can manually set up passkeys in the app’s Login & Security settings, … Read more
October 17, 2023 at 09:30AM Anonybit, a provider of biometric authentication and data protection solutions, has raised $3 million in a seed extension round, bringing its total funding to $8 million. The funding was led by Jam Fintop, with additional investment from Connecticut Innovations. Anonybit’s technology uses distributed storage and processing of biometrics to securely … Read more