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Zero Trust Security October 25, 2023 Zero Trust is a security philosophy that assumes threats can come from anywhere, both inside and outside an organization. It emphasizes continuous verification and access control, rather than blin... Read More
Business Email Compromise (BEC) October 16, 2023 Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a prevalent and dangerous cyber threat that targets businesses through email accounts, posing significant financial and reputational risks. This blog post explor... Read More
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Reduce CAPTCHAs with iOS 16 September 23, 2022 With the introduction of iOS 16, Apple has implemented a feature called Private Access Tokens, designed to streamline user interactions by reducing the need for CAPTCHA challenges. This technology... Read More
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