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YubiKeys promise 265% ROI & 99.99% cut in breach risk

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YubiKey rollout boosts ROI by 265% and slashes breach exposure 99.99%, Forrester study finds, delivering multi-million USD $ gains.
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YubiKey study touts ROI, breach risk plunge for firms

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YubiKey deployment delivers 265% ROI, USD $5.3 million NPV and 99.99% lower breach risk in Forrester model of a 5,000-staff enterprise.
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Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools

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A cyber incident has driven a surge in demand for YubiKey security devices as Australian public schools tighten authentication controls.
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Yubico adds self-service portal for YubiKey at scale

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Yubico adds self-service YubiKey ordering and a revamped customer portal to ease large-scale, phishing-resistant passkey deployments.
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Okta warns of real-time vishing kits defeating MFA

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Okta warns new real-time vishing kits can hijack browser sessions during calls, tricking users into defeating non‑phishing‑resistant MFA.
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Yubico urges EU financial firms to ditch legacy MFA

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Yubico warns EU financial firms that DORA-era resilience demands phish-resistant passkeys, not passwords and legacy MFA still rife in banks.
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The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico’s experts

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Yubico experts say 2026 will redefine authentication, with post-quantum security, digital ID wallets and AI-driven threats converging.
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Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing

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Proofpoint flags a sharp rise in Microsoft 365 account takeovers via device code phishing, hitting firms from finance to government.
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Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026

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Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.
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Proving human identity is essential to defending Australia’s financial services sector

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Australia’s banks face rising AI-driven scams, making robust human identity verification and phishing-resistant MFA critical to security.
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HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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HID unveils cutting-edge biometric facial recognition and passwordless authentication technologies at the 2025 Security ASIAL conference in Sydney.
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Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.
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Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.
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IAM market surges as practical skills outpace degrees in hiring

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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US IAM market set to hit USD $7.36 billion by 2025, with firms favouring practical skills over degrees amid soaring demand and salaries.
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IDnow & Keyless partner to boost secure digital identity checks

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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IDnow and Keyless have partnered to enhance digital identity checks by combining biometric authentication with identity verification, bolstering security and privacy.
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Yubico expands YubiKey services to 175 countries globally

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Yubico's YubiKey as a Service and delivery models now cover 175 countries, boosting global access to phishing-resistant security solutions for businesses.
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Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.
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Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Mandiant's 2024 report reveals a rise in financially motivated cyber attacks, with 55% of threat groups seeking profit, while detection remains a major challenge globally.
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Yubico & Microsoft partner on phishing-resistant MFA

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Yubico is set to enhance cyber resilience for businesses by supporting Microsoft’s MFA requirements, paving the way for a passwordless future amid rising cyber threats.
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Yubico launches enrolment suite for Microsoft users

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Yubico has unveiled its Enrollment Suite for Microsoft users, promoting a passwordless and phishing-resistant onboarding experience for enhanced security.