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Microsoft Sued Over PhoneFactor Authentication
Microsoft and its PhoneFactor unit have been hit with a patent-infringement lawsuit from a little-known company
Microsoft Beefs Up App Security With PhoneFactor Purchase
Microsoft is to enhance the security of business apps on mobile devices with the acquisition of PhoneFactor
Software-Authentication Offers Cheaper BYOD Solution
A new study says significant cost-savings can be achieved by switching from hardware to software-based authentication
Symantec VIP’s Strong Cloud Authentication: Review
Symantec's VIP employs strong multifactor authentication ideologies to bring security to the cloud and beyond
Cryptocard Buys GrIDsure Tokenless Patents
Tokenless authentication patents to help Cryptocard grow in SMB market
Visa Launches CodeSure Matrix Display Cards
Visa has improved credit cards with a built-in keypad and LCD screen for two-factor authentication
AWS Virtual Machines Deployed With Security Holes
Researchers found security holes in VMs created on Amazon Web Services but Amazon is not at fault
Google Promises Flaw Fix And Improved Privacy Tools
Google is quietly fixing its flaw and developing privacy tools, but Schmidt wants a window on your information
OpenID Vulnerable To Authentication Attack Flaw
The OpenID Foundation has warned of a flaw that could be exploited by attackers to modify data
Security Breach Hits RSA’s Secret SecurID Information
An Advanced Persistent Threat attack on RSA Security has stolen its SecurID two-factor authentication data
Bank SMS Passcodes Intercepted By Zeus Variant
The Mitmo Zeus Trojan has infected phones to intercept login SMS credentials and access bank accounts
Nice Try Google, But Your Security Is Still A Chocolate Fireguard
Google’s move to add two-step authentication is laudable, but could lull users into a false sense of security, says Eric Doyle
Two-Factor Authentication Push For Google Users
Google is improving its security authentication for user accounts with the addition of a two-step log-on
Vasco Strengthens Authentication With DigiNotar Buy
Vasco has acquired a Dutch authentication specialist to enter that country's e-government market
Google Apps Gets Anti-Spam Tool
Google has added DKIM signing to Google Apps, giving users a way of steering clear of spam filters
Gawker Outlines Tighter Security Methods
Gawker Media's CTO has outlined new methods for securing Gawker sites from future database attacks
RSA: IT Security Needs ‘Air Traffic Control’
Companies need layers of security in the cloud era, RSA chief tells London conference
Youth Jailed For Refusing To Break Encryption
A teenager has been sent to jail after refusing to hand over the encryption key for his computer
Oracle Makes Authentication Move With Passlogix Acquisition
Oracle is beefing up its security portfolio with the acquisition of Passlogix, to give it enterprise single sign-on technology
Zeus Malware Targets European Mobile Banking
European Symbian and BlackBerry devices used for online banking are being targeted in an attempt to beat multifactor authentication security.
Could Google Make Two-Factor Security The Norm?
Passwords are not enough, says Peter Judge - but maybe two-factor security on Google Apps will persuade users to get smarter
VeriSign Looks To SMBs With Online Security Clinic
VeriSign is offering small businesses a dedicated online clinic to help give customers advice and assistance on trust and authentication issues
Google Android Clamps Down On Unauthorised App Use
As part of its effort to make the Android market a more serious option, Google has created a security tool to prevent the illegal use of paid Android apps
White House Outlines Online Identity Strategy
The US government has set out plans to strengthen authentication and identity verification on the web
VeriSign Sells Authentication Business to Symantec for $1.3bn
Barely a day after the rumours started to fly, Symantec confirms plans to buy VeriSign's identity and authentication security business
Authorisation: Why Social Media Needs OAuth
The cloud needs safe information sharing, not old-fashioned identity management - and that's where the OAuth protocol comes in