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    The Evolution of Passkeys: Promising Yet Imperfect Authentication Solution in 2025

    January 15, 2025 • 1 min read

    Passkeys are emerging as a faster, more secure alternative to traditional passwords, offering unique benefits like phishing resistance and biometric protection. While implementation challenges and recovery concerns persist, industry collaboration is driving improvements in this authentication technology.

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    UK Plans Historic Ban on Public Sector Ransomware Payments

    January 14, 2025 • 1 min read

    The UK government is proposing groundbreaking legislation to prohibit ransomware payments by public sector organizations and critical infrastructure operators. The initiative aims to weaken cybercriminals' financial incentives following 430 cyber incidents in the past year, including 13 major ransomware attacks.

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    UK's Cyber Security Chief Warns of Widening Gap Between Threats and Defenses

    December 03, 2024 • 1 min read

    Britain's NCSC reports a 16% surge in cyber incidents during 2024, with ransomware attacks threatening critical infrastructure. The agency's chief, Richard Horne, emphasizes the urgent need to strengthen cyber defenses amid increasing sophisticated attacks from state actors.

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