THE MONTH THAT WAS
THE MONTH THAT WAS : HIGHLIGHTS FROM NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Quishing scams , fake Bard AI malware , the evolution of passwordless authentication , the importance of cyber hygiene and navigating unpredictable threats
IS THE PASSWORD DEAD ? LEGACY TECHNOLOGY PREVENTS THE SHIFT
QR ‘ QUISHING ’ SCAMS : DO YOU KNOW THE RISKS ?
The rise of QR code scams , also known as Quishing scams , poses a significant threat to both individuals and businesses as cyberattacks increasingly target mobile devices . Quishing is a cyber threat that cleverly bypasses the usual precautions individuals take to avoid falling victim to phishing attacks .
Research conducted by software company Delinea finds that legacy technology is preventing the evolution of passwordless authentication . The study , which surveyed over 300 IT decision-makers in the United States , found that 68 % of respondents believe that legacy technology is the biggest obstacle to implementing passwordless authentication .
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22 January 2024