Apple confirms plans to tighten up cloud security, including locking down photos and notes stored on its iCloud service
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Twitter Fined $150 Million For Sharing User Telephone Numbers
Privacy settlement with the FTC and DoJ sees Twitter agreeing to pay $150 million for using user email addresses, phone numbers for advertising
Microsoft Looks Beyond Password Protection For Accounts
Future is 'passwordless' says Microsoft, as it gives users option to delete account passwords and login via authenticator app
Facebook To Allow Physical Security Keys Next Year
Users will be able to register third party hardware keys with Facebook mobile app in an effort to tighten account security
Amazon Ring Enables 2FA After Privacy Scares
Ring division adds an extra layer of security to its smart home devices after a number of unsettling cyber-security incidents
Apple Joins FIDO Alliance To Replace Passwords With Trusted Devices
Significant development? The FIDO Alliance that aims to remove the need for passwords, signs Apple as new board member
Google Allows iPhones To Be Used As 2FA Physical Security Key
Update to Google's Smart Lock app for iOS devices means that modern iPhones can be used as a physical security key for Google apps
Google Adds USB-C Model For Titan Security Key
Google is releasing a new USB-C Titan security key to expand the use of two-factor authentication (2FA)
Twitter Admits To Using Emails, Phone Numbers, For Advertising
Sorry folks. Twitter admits to inadvertently using people's email and phone numbers provided for security purposes, for advertising
Google Offers UK Users Titan Security Key
Small security key connects via Bluetooth or USB, and is designed to bolster two-factor authentication efforts for consumers
Facebook Allows Two-Factor Authentication Phone Number Search
Another Facebook privacy worry as it emerges that platform links authentication phone number with user profile
Timehop Admits Data Theft Of 21 Million Users
Nostalgia app Timehop admits “unauthorised access” of the data of 21 million users held in the cloud
Biometrics Are Increasingly Favoured For Authentication
Fight to protect digital identity sees biometrics, two-factor authentication and password managers increasingly favoured
LastPass Can Now Store Two-Factor Authentication Keys In The Cloud
The company argues there's no additional security risk to doing so, as long as they have 2FA turned on for LastPass itself
Tales In Tech History: The Password
To some the password is the bane of modern day life, to others an absolute necessity to safeguard our digital world
eBay ‘Downgrading’ Some Users’ Two-Factor Authentication
eBay confirmed it is asking users of an authentication token to switch to 'convenient' text-message login
Facebook Introduces ‘Instant’ Two-Factor Authentication
The 'instant verification' feature allows users to log into services using their phone number without having to receive a text message
Researcher Breaches PayPal’s Two-Factor Authentication In Five Minutes
The surprisingly simple hack tricked PayPal into giving the researcher access to his own account
Instagram Adds Two-Factor Authentication For Extra Security
Your photos will now be secured as Instagram finally steps up user protection
Amazon Adds Two Factor Authentication For Online Shopping
Users can now opt for two-factor authentication to help protect themselves against fraud
Dropbox Bulks Up Chrome Security With USB Two Factor Authentication
Dropbox now supports USB U2F two factor authentication to protect users from phishing during the login process
Snapchat Steps Up Security With Two-Factor Authentication
More secure login process helps protect Snapchat user accounts
‘Skeleton Key’ Malware Discovered By Dell Researchers
Brand new "Skeleton Key" malware can bypass the authentication on Active Directory systems
Hacker Clones Fingerprint From Photograph
A hacker claims to have 'cloned' the fingerprint of a German politician using a humble photograph
How to use two factor authentication on your favourite websites and devices
A simple step-by-step guide for PayPal, Facebook, Twitter, Google and Apple
How The iPhone 6 Can Be Hacked With A Fake Fingerprint
The iPhone's in-built security has not evolved enough over the last year, according to one security expert.
Verizon Touts QR Code Login As Password Replacement
The end of passwords and usernames for authentication? Quite possibly, at least according to Verizon
Operation Emmental Targets Banks That Use Two-Factor Authentication
Cyber criminal gang devises a new, complex method of hijacking SMS to steal money
PayPal Forced To Issue Workaround For Broken Security Key
Security Key 2FA protection rendered almost completely useless
Microsoft Turns On Multifactor Authentication For Office 365
To minimise the risk of breaches, Microsoft turns on multifactor authentication for the user base of Office 365