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COMPANY NEWS:  We’re excited to share that the YubiKey 5 FIPS Series latest 5.7.4 firmware has completed testing by our NIST accredited testing lab, and will be submitted to the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) for FIPS 140-3 validation, Overall Level 2 and Physical Level 3. This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to providing high-assurance security solutions to government agencies and highly regulated industries while aligning with the latest regulatory standards. 

New research by hardware security key provider Yubico finds the most common login method remains the old username and password despite being the least secure option available today. Further, AI advances are making online scams even more successful. Yet, at the same time, many people don't know there are better options, and they're not being aided by employee onboarding which glosses over the subject.

Snowflake has now released a feature allowing administrators to enforce MFA so users must enroll in it on login. Finally!

COMPANY NEWS: Today Yubico, the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, announced the upcoming release of YubiKey 5.7 firmware for the YubiKey 5 Series, Security Key Series and Security Key Series - Enterprise Edition. With a focus on enterprise needs, these updates reinforce Yubico’s commitment to providing secure, simple, and scalable authentication solutions.

COMPANY NEWS: Keeper Security, the leading provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged access, secrets and remote connections, today introduces support for hardware security keys as a single Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method.

GUEST OPINION: 2023 saw a whirlwind of challenges – both old and new – but we also realised many opportunities to become more secure and stay ahead of evolving information security threats. As expected, it was another challenging year for information security as organisations continued looking for ways to stay ahead of hackers. We saw an increasing amount and complexity of phishing attacks overall, driven by a major trend throughout the year making a significant impact: AI-driven phishing. Phishing remains the most prevalent attack method due to its relatively low cost and high success rate, and the implementation of AI now only furthers this problem.

GUEST OPINION: To address and insulate themselves from the growing trend of cyber security breaches, more businesses are turning to insurance agencies for cyber insurance policies.

GUEST RESEARCH: Americans spent over US$200 billion online during the 2022 festive shopping season, making 2023 a record year for online retailers. This year, 97% of people recently surveyed said they plan to shop online. As festive season related revenues grow, so does the temptation for criminals to take a part of the action for themselves – over US$300 million were lost to scammers in 2022 according to the FBI’s IC3 report for 2022.

GUEST RESEARCH: Yubico, the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, today announced the results of the company’s 2023 survey, In a growing era of sophisticated phishing attacks, have people adjusted their cybersecurity hygiene? conducted by OnePoll.

iTWireTV: Yubico regional VP APJ Geoff Schomburgk.

Being able to add one of Yubico's physical security keys to protect your iCloud account is now possible in iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2 onwards, and it's a very simple process that elevates your security, with Geoff Schomburgk joining iTWireTV to discuss the development and show how its done.

COMPANY NEWS: Yubico, the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, has announced it is re-defining enterprise security with the launch of its enhanced YubiEnterprise Subscription program, expanded Security Key Series, and updated pricing structure.

Grab your iPhone and your Yubico YubiKey or FEITIAN Technologies security key - because with iOS 16.3 your device now supports hardware security keys for the best in identity and authentication protection.

iTWireTV speaks with Secureworks head of threat intelligence APJ Alex Tilley on the concerning threat of Infostealers, why businesses and individuals need to pay attention, and how to combat the threat.

Cyber insurance premiums have skyrocketed due to the constantly evolving cyber threats - but what steps can companies take before signing up for a cyber policy? Minimising security risk posture proactively will reduce the risk of cyber-attacks and therefore reduce their cyber insurance premiums. iTWireTV speaks with Yubico Vice President APJ Geoff Schomburgk on the topic.

Yubico, of YubiKey fame, has issued a multi-factor authentication (MFA) guide to help better define common and new industry terms, as well as the standards that are supporting modern authentication. If you’re not using MFA to protect your online identity then you really must, and Yubico’s guide can help you see what it is all about. 

GUEST INTERVIEW: With passwords and traditional two-factor authentication no longer as secure as it once was, Yubico's evolving YubiKeys have been the next-gen answer, with the new YubiKey Bio now another step above in delivering an ever more secure environment, Geoff Schomburgk joined us again at iTWireTV to explain this and plenty more.

GUEST INTERVIEW: With passwords and traditional two-factor authentication no longer as secure as it once was, Yubico's evolving YubiKeys have been the next-gen answer, with the new YubiKey Bio now another step above in delivering an ever more secure environment, Geoff Schomburgk joined us again at iTWireTV to explain this and plenty more.

Yubico is well-known for its YubiKey range of hardware-based security keys that allow individuals and companies to maximise security in convenient, easy-to-use ways, and minimise reliance on passwords. The YubiKey Bio range now brings fingerprint recognition to the stable. If you're still on the fence about passwordless security, here's your opportunity to get on board in the simplest way.

YubiEnterprise Delivery, the enterprise-scale deployment of Yubico's security keys, was first launched in May 2020 and is now available in 49 countries. Businesses and Governments in those regions can distribute YubiKeys directly to their employees, partners, and customers.