Items tagged with authentication

by Paul Lilly - Tue, Apr 12, 2016

Windows Unlock Authentication Detailed In Docs Ahead Of Windows 10 Anniversary Update Launch

Microsoft has several goodies in store for Windows 10 users with its forthcoming Anniversary Update, things like subtle Start Menu tweaks and better pen support. One of the more anticipated additions, at least for anyone who values security, is a Windows Unlock feature that will work in conjunction with companion... Read more...

by Kory Kessel - Thu, Mar 26, 2015

Samsung And SRI Are Coming Together To Make Iris Scanning Mainstream On Mobile Devices

In step with Apple's move towards fingerprint recognition technology with the introduction of the iPhone 5S, Samsung introduced similar (yet by all accounts not as good) functionality when their Galaxy S5 bowed last spring. Now, though, just a year later, Samsung looks to be pointing the finger elsewhere, coming... Read more...

by Joshua Gulick - Fri, May 31, 2013

LinkedIn Fights Social Hacking With Two-Factor Authentication

A compromised password for your social network account can quickly jump from an inconvenience to a nightmare, so services like Google have long offered two-step verification features to help you prove you’re, well, you. LinkedIn is finally getting in on the game with its own verification program, which sends you... Read more...

by Seth Colaner - Wed, May 22, 2013

Twitter Fends Off Security Breaches with Two-Factor Login Authentication

Twitter has had more than its share of security breaches on its accounts of late, from the Wall Street Journal and New York Times to CBS to Burger King and Jeep, and now the social platform is addressing security by rolling out login authentication. In a blog post, Twitter’s product security team said, “We... Read more...

by Rob Williams - Mon, Apr 15, 2013

Forget Passwords, Authentication via Brainwaves On The Horizon

Imagine a world without passwords. Scary, right? There's no doubt that passwords are an integral part of computing, because they allow us the easiest form of security when accessing our online accounts. But, as has been evidenced time and time again, passwords are far from bulletproof, especially if you generally... Read more...

by Matthew Shaw - Mon, Feb 02, 2009

Sony Develops New Finger Vein Authentication

Sony Corporation today announced the development of a finger vein authentication technology called "mofiria." The user-friendly technology offers quick response and high accuracy and comes in a compact size for mounting on mobile devices such as a personal computer or mobile phone.With the increase of networked products and services, a user-friendly... Read more...