1Password rolls out public passkey support to its mobile apps and web extensions
1Password’s passkey support is finally out of beta. | Image: 1Password Following months of teasing, 1Password has announced that support for passkeys — a new login technology that replaces passwords with authentication systems built into a user’s own device — is now generally available across the password managers’ mobile apps
Read MoreHP Work Relationship Index Reveals Startling Information
HP Inc. today unveiled groundbreaking findings from its first HP Work Relationship Index, a comprehensive study that explores employees’ relationships with work around the world. The study, which surveyed more than 15,600 respondents across various industries in 12 countries, reveals the world’s relationship with work is at a breaking point
Read MoreCyber Security Today, Sept. 20, 2023 – A new online card-skimming campaign, new WinServer backdoors and more
A new online card-skimming campaign, new WinServer backdoors and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday, September 20th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. A new debit and credit card skimming operation targeting online businesses is spreading. Researchers at BlackBerry
Read MoreCorti, an AI ‘co-pilot’ for healthcare clinicians, raises $60M
Artificial intelligence continues to be a major force in the world of healthcare, and in one of the latest developments, a Copenhagen startup called Corti has raised $60 million to expand its contribution to the field: an AI assistant designed to support healthcare clinicians with patient assessments in real time.
Read MorePwC Nigeria Tech Talent Bootcamp IDs Leaked
The latest Cybernews research team investigation revealed that participants in PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria Tech Talent Bootcamp are at risk of identity theft after private data was leaked from a misconfigured Amazon Web Services account. On July 21st, the Cybernews research team conducted a routine check using open-source intelligence (OSINT) methods
Read MoreAirbnb is verifying all properties in its top five markets including the U.S.
Airbnb is trying to crack down on fake listings by verifying all listings in its top five markets — US, Canada, Australia, UK, and France. The company is trying to crack down on fake listings through this program by asking hosts to submit information such as photos with GPS data.
Read MoreArlo’s new security tags can disable your security system with a doorbell tap
We currently have no ideas what the Security Tag looks like, but it’ll be compatible with Arlo’s new video doorbell (pictured). | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Arlo is adding a new gadget to its smart home security lineup that should make it easier to disarm its
Read MoreHow to Mitigate and Recover from Rising African Cyber Incidents
There’s no question that African businesses are being increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, with ransomware, spyware and backdoor incidents, as well as data leaks, becoming ever more prevalent. One such recent example is the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on Kenyan and Nigerian organisations by ‘hacktivist’ Anonymous Sudan during July
Read MoreT-Mobile users say other people’s account information is appearing in their app
T-Mobile has yet to offer an explanation for the issue. | Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge There’s some weirdness happening over at T-Mobile this morning. Multiple T-Mobile customers on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit have reported that they’re able to see other users’ account data — including their current
Read MoreChipper Cash Launches AI Verification Suite Chipper ID
Chipper Cash, a financial services company serving over five million customers, has launched Chipper ID, an AI-powered suite of verification services, tailored to solving industry-wide customer onboarding and compliance issues in the African market. Chipper ID has been designed to tackle Know Your Customer (KYC) issues across the African continent
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