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Australians warned over AI-driven scams ahead of Christmas sales

Australians are urged to boost online security as AI-driven scams surge ahead of Christmas, with experts promoting multi-factor authentication and hardware keys.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges

A Yubico survey reveals Australians lag in cybersecurity, with 46% falling prey to AI-enhanced phishing and low adoption of multi-factor authentication at work and home.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Yubico pushes for wider protection under Australia's scam bill

Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk calls for broader protections under Australia's Scam Prevention Framework Bill, highlighting significant security gaps across various industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

Global Stories

Yubico stories

Data Protection

Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026

Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026

Data Protection

Portal26 names Rick O'Rourke Chief Revenue Officer to drive AI

Portal26 appoints Rick O'Rourke as Chief Revenue Officer to boost growth and advance its generative AI platform in the enterprise market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025

Marketing Technologies

Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI

Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.

By Francis Osifo • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Encryption

Yubico unveils post-quantum security keys & new digital identity features

Yubico unveils prototypes of post-quantum security keys and new digital identity features, enhancing authentication beyond passwords with stronger, privacy-focused tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Data Protection

AI heightens phishing success as global cyber defences lag

AI has boosted phishing success as 44% admit falling for scams, yet only 48% of firms fully use multi-factor authentication, says Yubico survey.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Digital Transformation

Specops extends uReset to boost cloud Entra ID password security

Specops uReset now supports cloud-only Entra ID, enabling 24/7 self-service password resets and reducing IT help desk password-related calls.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Data Protection

Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security

Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security

Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey 5 via its global service, boosting PIN security with stricter rules to help enterprises meet evolving regulations worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk

Specops Software updates its Secure Service Desk for Cloud to support native Entra ID, boosting identity verification for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Biometrics

Exclusive: Yubico's Ronnie Manning discusses the importance of 'the human touch'

Yubico's Ronnie Manning says physical security keys, like YubiKey, provide a vital human touch in combating AI-driven cyber threats and scams.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Yubico expands YubiKey services to 175 countries globally

Yubico's YubiKey as a Service and delivery models now cover 175 countries, boosting global access to phishing-resistant security solutions for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Unified Communications

Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills

Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water

Yubico's Secure It Forward programme teams up with Solvatten to deliver clean water and strengthen digital security in developing countries, aiding over 800,000 lives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Yubico & Microsoft partner on phishing-resistant MFA

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025