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Yubico expands OpenAI passkey partnership to Australia
Data Protection

Yubico expands OpenAI passkey partnership to Australia

Australian users of OpenAI's security programme will now need hardware-backed passkeys, as older sign-in methods are disabled for higher-risk accounts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Google links UNC6671 to cloud extortion brand shift
Software-as-a-Service

Google links UNC6671 to cloud extortion brand shift

Google says the campaign is shifting towards financial and legal firms, with rebranded extortion sites still stealing cloud logins and tokens.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
Yubico launches Android passkey enabler for YubiKeys
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico launches Android passkey enabler for YubiKeys

Android users and IT teams can now deploy YubiKeys as hardware-backed passkeys, following Google Play Services support for NFC security keys.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
ExpressKeys adds passkeys & sharing in major update
Data Protection

ExpressKeys adds passkeys & sharing in major update

Users can now store passkeys and share vault items securely as ExpressKeys expands beyond basic password management in a major update.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
Data Protection

Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks

Rising deepfake and synthetic-identity attacks are prompting banks and regulators to back new guidance on hardening fraud defences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Keeper adds instant account switching & passkey upgrades
Privileged Access Management

Keeper adds instant account switching & passkey upgrades

Keeper rolls out instant multi-account switching and expanded passkey support across mobile and browser to streamline secure access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Thales introduces new FIDO lifecycle management solution
Digital Transformation

Thales introduces new FIDO lifecycle management solution

Thales has unveiled its OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management solution, aiding large organisations in deploying and managing FIDO security passkeys efficiently.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
GitHub's 2FA initiative helps secure software supply chain
Multi-factor authentication

GitHub's 2FA initiative helps secure software supply chain

GitHub's two-factor authentication methodology advances software supply chain security. In 2023, a notable rise in 2FA adoption was seen.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
SendQuick wins Bronze Globee Award for cybersecurity innovation
Multi-factor authentication

SendQuick wins Bronze Globee Award for cybersecurity innovation

Singaporean firm SendQuick secures Bronze Globee Award win in the Authentication Solution category at the 20th Annual 2024 Globee Awards for Cybersecurity.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Maximising passkey implementation: 5 points from Yubico specialist
Encryption

Maximising passkey implementation: 5 points from Yubico specialist

As cryptographic passkeys rise as the new standard for secure app and web authentication, Yubico's senior solutions architect David Pham shares insights on effective integration approaches, highlighting user control, multi-passkey support, and the need for optional extensions in authentication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Microsoft's Surface Pro 10 promotes passwordless future with YubiKey
Cybersecurity

Microsoft's Surface Pro 10 promotes passwordless future with YubiKey

Yubico's YubiKey collaborates with Microsoft's Surface Pro 10 for Business for NFC-based, phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Rise in 'quishing' attacks exploits growth in QR code usage
Malware

Rise in 'quishing' attacks exploits growth in QR code usage

With the rise of QR code usage, a new form of phishing attack dubbed 'quishing' has surged, with cyber criminals exploiting the codes to steal personal data, warns Yubico's solutions architect, Josh Cigna.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
The future of authentication: Are you embracing biometrics?
Surveillance

The future of authentication: Are you embracing biometrics?

Biometric technology is experiencing exponential growth and is predicted to transform the future of authentication.

By Katie Björk and Vito Fabbrizio • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Okta welcomes Essential 8 push for phishing resistant authentication
Digital Transformation

Okta welcomes Essential 8 push for phishing resistant authentication

Okta commends Australia's Essential 8 cybersecurity framework for its push for phishing-resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), aiming to bolster defence against cyber threats.

By Brett Winterford • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Keeper Security announces compatibility with Apple Vision Pro
Application Security

Keeper Security announces compatibility with Apple Vision Pro

Keeper Security has declared its software compatibility with Apple Vision Pro, facilitating secure login to applications and boosting the user experience with autofill functionalities.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
2024 to drive privacy transformations, predicts Kaspersky
Cybersecurity

2024 to drive privacy transformations, predicts Kaspersky

Kaspersky forecasts a transformation in privacy landscape in 2024, with AI wearables stirring privacy debates, and AR/VR setting fresh norms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
ASD updates Essential Eight, strengthens phishing-resistant MFA requirements
DevOps

ASD updates Essential Eight, strengthens phishing-resistant MFA requirements

The Australian Signals Directorate has revised the Essential Eight Maturity Model, lowering the bar for organisations and amplifying phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication requirements to fortify cyber breach prevention.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Microsoft 365 widens cyber defence with mobile YubiKey support
Endpoint Protection

Microsoft 365 widens cyber defence with mobile YubiKey support

In a significant leap for cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 has expanded support for passkeys on YubiKeys to mobile devices, advancing protection for iOS and iPadOS users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
AI-driven cyberattacks and defences to create a battle of algorithms in 2024
Multi-factor authentication

AI-driven cyberattacks and defences to create a battle of algorithms in 2024

In 2024, it's clear that cybersecurity will remain a top priority for organisations and governments worldwide.

By Joseph Carson • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024