computer security

  • Here’s Why You’ll Hear About a Lot More  U.S. Data Breaches in 2024

    Here’s Why You’ll Hear About a Lot More U.S. Data Breaches in 2024

    Cybersecurity incidents are constantly in the news these days, but you’ll soon be hearing about a lot more of them. That’s because a new rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission went into effect on Monday, requiring all public companies to report data breaches in just four days. The new SEC rule requires public companies…


  • Do You Use Okta? Hackers Probably Have Your Name and Email Now

    Do You Use Okta? Hackers Probably Have Your Name and Email Now

    Okta announced on Tuesday that hackers who breached its systems in October stole details about every user of the identity management service’s customer support platform, contradicting the company’s announcement in early November that only one percent of users were affected. The stolen data includes the names and email addresses of every client in Okta’s customer…


  • Amazon Rolls Out Passkeys as Big Tech Bids Farewell to Passwords

    Amazon Rolls Out Passkeys as Big Tech Bids Farewell to Passwords

    You can now use passkeys to sign into your Amazon account, the company announced on Monday. Amazon is following suit from other big tech players who are moving away from passwords and towards biometrics, such as your fingerprint or face, as well as pins to secure your digital identity. “While passwords will still be around…