Articles Tagged with ''online security''

According to a recent Yubico survey, 80% of respondents are concerned about the security of their online accounts and 39% admit to reusing passwords.

The pandemic-induced rise in e-commerce has led retailers to adjust their IT departments, according to a recent report by Information Services Group.

The solution to esports’ identity and multi-accounting problem? Biometrics combined with AI-powered identity proofing and verification.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested commentary following an application for new methods of obtaining parental consent using biometrics.

Preventing account takeovers and mitigating phishing risks are top issues facing tech security leaders, according to a new report from Q5id. Here's how they are preventing online identity fraud.

Virtual platforms are a great tool to bring people together. And at least initially, virtual backgrounds were fun. Many of us used virtual backgrounds to redecorate our homes, try out new styles and show off some of our personal interests. But the trend now seems to be shifting. My experience is that people are now increasingly using real backgrounds for virtual meetings.  Both virtual and actual backgrounds are acceptable during online meetings. However, there are at least four important things that work-from-home warriors should consider when choosing to share their real backgrounds given that many of us are still working from home offices.

COVID-19 has caused many large educational institutions to accelerate the transition to online delivery of educational services. This has highlighted the issue of student identity and specifically the identity of students during online examinations and testing. New advances in voice biometrics can help educational institutions and other online enterprises manage access and secure data.

Internet usage in 2020 rose sharply compared to pre-pandemic levels. More online activity also drove more consumer consciousness around what happens to their online data; nearly three-quarters (72%) of Americans say they are "very concerned" to "extremely concerned" about their online privacy, according to a new Startpage study.