Authentication stories - Page 6

SecurEnvoy says flexible, phishing-resistant MFA is becoming essential as attackers increasingly exploit human error and regulatory pressure intensifies.

KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.

Akamai and Zuplo have teamed up to enhance AccuWeather's API delivery, speeding access and boosting reliability of weather data worldwide.

In 2026, ICANN will reopen applications for new generic top-level domains, offering brands a rare chance to own and control their digital identity online.

Germany is set to launch quantum-resistant ID cards, pioneering new cryptography to protect digital identities against future quantum computing threats.

Brands rapidly adopt NFC packaging as 49% of consumers are willing to pay more for connected products offering transparency and authenticity.

Choosing between edge and server facial recognition architectures hinges on balancing performance, security, and connectivity for effective access control.

AI agents inside networks pose a new cybersecurity risk as they operate autonomously without clear oversight, creating hidden insider threats for businesses.

AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.

Commvault upgrades its Identity Resilience tools to swiftly detect and reverse malicious changes in Microsoft Active Directory, enhancing enterprise security.

By 2026, AI agents will streamline one-third of B2B payments, while stablecoins and biometrics reshape global payment security and standards.

Avalara unveils Avi, a network of AI agents offering secure, automated tax compliance with human oversight and enterprise-grade security.

Ping Identity will acquire London-based Keyless to enhance its platform with privacy-preserving biometric authentication, boosting security and user privacy.

Confluent unveils advanced Streaming Agents, enabling faster, real-time AI agent development with minimal coding and enhanced observability for enterprises.

Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity to provide verified global data in PingOne Verify, boosting secure digital identity verification across 60+ countries.

Yubico unveils prototypes of post-quantum security keys and new digital identity features, enhancing authentication beyond passwords with stronger, privacy-focused tech.

Research shows 83% of firms using Zero Trust cut security incidents, but only 30% adopt AI tools, hindered by legacy IT and integration challenges.

A Yubico survey finds 62% of Gen Z interacted with phishing scams last year, raising alarm over AI threats.

Cohesity and Semperis unveil Cohesity Identity Resilience, a solution safeguarding Active Directory and Entra ID from identity-based cyberattacks across hybrid environments.

The OpenID Foundation has launched the first global standards enabling real-time sharing of security alerts across digital identity systems, boosting online protection.