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Kiwi Stories

Password manager stories

Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude

Thousands of New Zealanders face fraud and blackmail each year as many still skip basic online security steps, CERT NZ says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020

Data Protection

Four ways to step up your cyber defence

New Zealanders are being urged to tighten account security as attacks rise, with simple steps helping to reduce the risk of theft and identity fraud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020

Data Protection

What’s a Password Generator and why you should use one

Weak passwords can expose every online account, so a generator helps users create harder-to-crack logins in seconds.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 20th Oct 2019

Malware

Five ways to improve your email security to protect you and your company’s information

Weak account settings and careless clicks can expose personal data, let criminals impersonate you and compromise linked services.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019

Malware

Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information

Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019

Global Stories

Password manager stories

Partner Programmes

Cisco to secure organisations wherever work happens

Investment in channel programs and expanded routes to market are all advantages of doing business with Cisco, enabling partners to be secure and profitable.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

Malware

Anniversaries remind us to review identity risks

World Password Day provides a timely reminder for ordinary citizens and organisations to stop and think about the risks associated with digital identities.

By Stan Black • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022

Multi-factor authentication

LogMeIn spins out LastPass as standalone company

LogMeIn says it plans to invest further in LastPass, particularly across the go-to-market functions, engineering, and the overall customer experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021

Passwords

Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices

Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021

Cybersecurity

Kaspersky Password Manager could be 'bruteforced in seconds'

As people and enterprises put their trust in password managers to secure their accounts, even well-built password managers can be fatally flawed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021

Biometrics

We're not ready for passwordless systems—and that's quite alright

Passwords may seem archaic in today's tech era, but they still play a vital role in online security. Here's why.

By Rajesh Ganesan • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021

Cybersecurity

Average person has 100 passwords - study

Average users now have around 100 passwords, a 25% increase from earlier this year, likely due to increased app downloads during lockdown, says NordPass.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020

Multi-factor authentication

Six practical tips for better password practice

UK's National Cyber Security Centre reveals the most hacked passwords of 2019, including '123456' and 'password'.

By Peter Bailey • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

Passwords

Reckless password behaviour 'largely unchanged' despite increased risk

91% of people know that using an identical password on multiple accounts is risky, yet 66% continue to do so anyway, according to a survey from LastPass.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020