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Germany’s government wants to replace passwords with passkeys
The German government wants to make passkeys its main authentication method Claims passkeys are more secure, easy to use and resistant to phishing attempts Passkey familiarity is still pretty low, Germany admitted (in 2024) The German government has set out plans to replace passwords with passkeys as the main authentication…
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Remebering Be Incorporated – the early 90s startup whose fate was decided by Steve Jobs
In 1990, former Apple executive Jean-Louis Gassée co-founded a new venture with the aim of shaking up Silicon Valley. Be Incorporated, or as it came to be known, ‘Be’, left a lasting impact on the global technology sector, despite eventually slipping into relative obscurity. The goal? To create a new…
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Microsoft blocks phishing scam which used AI-generated code to trick users
AI generated code used in phishing campaign, blocked by Microsoft Defender Attackers used SVG file disguised as PDF, with hidden business themed code inside Security Copilot flagged AI style traits, like verbose identifiers and generic comments AI code is now used across industries for a range of tasks, and in…
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Anker released the best-looking docking station I’ve ever seen – and it even comes with a control knob to satisfy my ADHD
Anker Prime Docking Station includes HDMI and DisplayPort support for triple external monitors Brings 140W upstream USB-C for device-to-host connections Delivers three 100W USB-C ports with varied transfer speeds Anker has introduced the Prime Docking Station, a desktop accessory built to connect multiple devices and displays. This device features a…
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I think I found the perfect fake laptop for my projects – I only need to find a mouse with a built-in PC
The Welder Keyboard merges mechanical typing with touchscreen control for multitasking efficiency Its 12.8-inch display supports ten-point touch and 1920 x 720 resolution 108 RGB lighting modes create visual variation across workspaces or gaming setups Mechanical keyboards paired with touchscreens have been appearing in steady waves, although mostly from smaller…
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Most people still can’t identify a phishing attack written by AI – and that’s a huge problem, survey warns
Yubico warns social engineering attacks are getting more powerful thanks to AI Gen Z are the most susceptible to phishing Almost half have never received any cybersecurity training We’ve all heard the warnings about the damage social engineering can do – but one particular demographic still stands out as the…
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