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What is a Passkey? Definition, How It Works and More

Passkeys combine private and public cryptographic keys for authentication.
Passkeys are phishing-resistant and eliminate the need for complex passwords.

The War on Passwords Is One Step Closer to Being Over

Passkeys are set to replace passwords as tech companies collaborate to enhance usability and security in digital authentication.

Windows 11's new passkey design includes cloud syncing and 1Password integration

Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11 with improved passkey support and integration with third-party password managers.

Reducing PAT usage across Azure DevOps - Azure DevOps Blog

Microsoft is shifting away from Personal Access Tokens (PATs) for Azure DevOps in favor of more secure alternatives like Microsoft Entra.

Auth.js adoption guide: Overview, examples, and alternatives - LogRocket Blog

Authentication is crucial for protecting web applications from unauthorized access.
Auth.js provides a comprehensive solution for implementing secure authentication in web apps.

Google's new Workspace password policy starts today: How to know if you're affected

Google Workspace has discontinued support for outdated protocols to enhance account security.

What is a Passkey? Definition, How It Works and More

Passkeys combine private and public cryptographic keys for authentication.
Passkeys are phishing-resistant and eliminate the need for complex passwords.

The War on Passwords Is One Step Closer to Being Over

Passkeys are set to replace passwords as tech companies collaborate to enhance usability and security in digital authentication.

Windows 11's new passkey design includes cloud syncing and 1Password integration

Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11 with improved passkey support and integration with third-party password managers.

Reducing PAT usage across Azure DevOps - Azure DevOps Blog

Microsoft is shifting away from Personal Access Tokens (PATs) for Azure DevOps in favor of more secure alternatives like Microsoft Entra.

Auth.js adoption guide: Overview, examples, and alternatives - LogRocket Blog

Authentication is crucial for protecting web applications from unauthorized access.
Auth.js provides a comprehensive solution for implementing secure authentication in web apps.

Google's new Workspace password policy starts today: How to know if you're affected

Google Workspace has discontinued support for outdated protocols to enhance account security.
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#web-development

How to Set Up the New Google Auth in a React and Express App - SitePoint

Implementing Google Auth via the new method simplifies integration for developers and improves user experience with features like profile picture display.

Email verification using better_auth, nextjs and resend

Integrating email verification in modern web applications enhances security and user validation using tools like Better_Auth, Next.js, and Prisma.

Using Rust and Axum to build a JWT authentication API - LogRocket Blog

Axum simplifies building complex web API authentication systems in Rust.

AngularJS Authentication with JWT

JWT provides a modern alternative to traditional cookie-based authentication models.

How to Set Up the New Google Auth in a React and Express App - SitePoint

Implementing Google Auth via the new method simplifies integration for developers and improves user experience with features like profile picture display.

Email verification using better_auth, nextjs and resend

Integrating email verification in modern web applications enhances security and user validation using tools like Better_Auth, Next.js, and Prisma.

Using Rust and Axum to build a JWT authentication API - LogRocket Blog

Axum simplifies building complex web API authentication systems in Rust.

AngularJS Authentication with JWT

JWT provides a modern alternative to traditional cookie-based authentication models.
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#error-handling

TypeError: auth(...).protect is not a function

The error "protect is not a function" suggests a possible deprecation or incorrect usage of the method in the Clerk library.

About sending emails

Ensure correct SMTP server and authentication settings are used to avoid authentication failures.
Double-check credentials and use recommended security protocols as specified by the server documentation.

TypeError: auth(...).protect is not a function

The error "protect is not a function" suggests a possible deprecation or incorrect usage of the method in the Clerk library.

About sending emails

Ensure correct SMTP server and authentication settings are used to avoid authentication failures.
Double-check credentials and use recommended security protocols as specified by the server documentation.
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#cybersecurity

Okta vulnerability allowed accounts with long usernames to log in without a password

Okta's vulnerability allowed logging in without proper authentication for specific usernames, posing risks of unauthorized access.

Detecting and preventing account takeover (ATO) attacks

Account takeover (ATO) attacks have surged significantly, necessitating robust prevention strategies for businesses and individuals.

New 'ALBeast' Vulnerability Exposes Weakness in AWS Application Load Balancer

15,000 applications using AWS ALB are at risk of exposure due to a configuration issue dubbed ALBeast.

Digital wallets can allow purchases with stolen credit cards

Digital wallets have critical security flaws that allow unauthorized transactions using stolen cards.
An attacker can exploit digital wallet vulnerabilities, even if the card is canceled.

Security Flaw in Styra's OPA Exposes NTLM Hashes to Remote Attackers

A security vulnerability in Styra's Open Policy Agent could leak NTLM hashes, allowing for credential theft and exploitation.
The flaw is linked to improper input validation leading to unauthorized access.

Passkey technology is elegant, but it's most definitely not usable security

Passkeys offer a promising alternative to traditional passwords, but usability challenges hinder their effectiveness and widespread adoption.

Okta vulnerability allowed accounts with long usernames to log in without a password

Okta's vulnerability allowed logging in without proper authentication for specific usernames, posing risks of unauthorized access.

Detecting and preventing account takeover (ATO) attacks

Account takeover (ATO) attacks have surged significantly, necessitating robust prevention strategies for businesses and individuals.

New 'ALBeast' Vulnerability Exposes Weakness in AWS Application Load Balancer

15,000 applications using AWS ALB are at risk of exposure due to a configuration issue dubbed ALBeast.

Digital wallets can allow purchases with stolen credit cards

Digital wallets have critical security flaws that allow unauthorized transactions using stolen cards.
An attacker can exploit digital wallet vulnerabilities, even if the card is canceled.

Security Flaw in Styra's OPA Exposes NTLM Hashes to Remote Attackers

A security vulnerability in Styra's Open Policy Agent could leak NTLM hashes, allowing for credential theft and exploitation.
The flaw is linked to improper input validation leading to unauthorized access.

Passkey technology is elegant, but it's most definitely not usable security

Passkeys offer a promising alternative to traditional passwords, but usability challenges hinder their effectiveness and widespread adoption.
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4 telltale signs of a fake Van Cleef & Arpels piece, according to a secondhand luxury retailer

Authenticating Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry involves meticulous inspection of design details, especially the prong shape, which distinguishes real from counterfeit.
The impact of counterfeiting in luxury goods highlights the importance of quality and craftsmanship.
#authorization

How Zero Trust redefines traditional authentication and authorization practices

Zero Trust requires constant verification of user identities and access rights, significantly enhancing security in modern network environments.

How to Secure APIs in Microservices with Spring Boot

API security in microservices focuses on protecting data and communications through various practices such as authentication and encryption.

Low-Code Solutions for Building Basic SaaS Features

Building a SaaS application requires experience in software development or utilizing low-code solutions.

Demystifying the Nuances: Authentication vs. Authorization in Open Source Projects - Amazic

Authentication verifies identity, while authorization grants access rights.
Open source projects face challenges in coordinating authentication and authorization mechanisms as well as managing user identities and access rights.

Becoming a Staff Plus Engineer with Joy Ebertz

Joy Ebertz has a background in software engineering and has worked at companies like Microsoft, Box, and Split.
She has experience in backend engineering, including compliance governance, authorization, authentication, and microservices.

How Zero Trust redefines traditional authentication and authorization practices

Zero Trust requires constant verification of user identities and access rights, significantly enhancing security in modern network environments.

How to Secure APIs in Microservices with Spring Boot

API security in microservices focuses on protecting data and communications through various practices such as authentication and encryption.

Low-Code Solutions for Building Basic SaaS Features

Building a SaaS application requires experience in software development or utilizing low-code solutions.

Demystifying the Nuances: Authentication vs. Authorization in Open Source Projects - Amazic

Authentication verifies identity, while authorization grants access rights.
Open source projects face challenges in coordinating authentication and authorization mechanisms as well as managing user identities and access rights.

Becoming a Staff Plus Engineer with Joy Ebertz

Joy Ebertz has a background in software engineering and has worked at companies like Microsoft, Box, and Split.
She has experience in backend engineering, including compliance governance, authorization, authentication, and microservices.
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A Comprehensive Glossary of Email Deliverability Terms

Email deliverability is influenced by sender reputation, authentication methods, and how ISPs evaluate user engagement with emails from a specific IP address.

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Security measures are in place to verify user authenticity.
Verification processes help prevent unauthorized access.

AWS introduces updates to Amazon Cognito

AWS has enhanced Cognito to support secure, passwordless authentication and improve developer experience with a new console and tiered user pool functionalities.
#passkeys

Google rolls out automatic passkey syncing via Password Manager | TechCrunch

Google's password manager now supports passkeys, allowing easier and more secure sign-ins across devices with added protection via PINs.

You can now try Microsoft's more modern Windows Hello UI

Microsoft is upgrading Windows Hello authentication to enhance user experience with passkeys and improve UI for better usability. This is currently in beta testing.

LastPass adds passkey support for free and premium users (and now get up to 50% off plans for Black Friday)

Passkeys are set to revolutionize online security by replacing traditional passwords with biometric authentication.

Microsoft, Google do a victory lap around passkeys

Microsoft introduces passkey support for consumer accounts as a step towards a password-free world.

Google rolls out automatic passkey syncing via Password Manager | TechCrunch

Google's password manager now supports passkeys, allowing easier and more secure sign-ins across devices with added protection via PINs.

You can now try Microsoft's more modern Windows Hello UI

Microsoft is upgrading Windows Hello authentication to enhance user experience with passkeys and improve UI for better usability. This is currently in beta testing.

LastPass adds passkey support for free and premium users (and now get up to 50% off plans for Black Friday)

Passkeys are set to revolutionize online security by replacing traditional passwords with biometric authentication.

Microsoft, Google do a victory lap around passkeys

Microsoft introduces passkey support for consumer accounts as a step towards a password-free world.
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Self-declaration of identity (Memdeklaro de identeco)

ID documents create a harmful identity monopoly that limits individual autonomy and access to essential services.
Alternatives to ID for trust and authentication must be recognized and utilized to protect vulnerable populations.
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An Okta login bug bypassed checking passwords on some long usernames

A vulnerability in AD/LDAP DelAuth allows username-based authentication exploiting cached keys under certain conditions.
#data-security

Securing data in SQL Server

Securing data in SQL Server requires multiple layers of security controls to protect against unauthorized access.

What Is an API Key? How To Use API Keys (2024) - Shopify

API keys authenticate access to APIs, ensuring secure interaction with software across different platforms.

The "Web of Trust" Principle or How PGP Works | HackerNoon

PGP provides encryption and authentication to secure communication over the Internet.

Securing data in SQL Server

Securing data in SQL Server requires multiple layers of security controls to protect against unauthorized access.

What Is an API Key? How To Use API Keys (2024) - Shopify

API keys authenticate access to APIs, ensuring secure interaction with software across different platforms.

The "Web of Trust" Principle or How PGP Works | HackerNoon

PGP provides encryption and authentication to secure communication over the Internet.
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#technology

The Campaign Against Deepfakes

Deepfakes and other forms of manipulation are proliferating in the political arena.
Preventing the spread of deepfakes is challenging and requires addressing the issue from both a technological and social-political perspective.

Clockwise #576: Artisanal Yogurt - Relay FM

The podcast covers various tech topics including Passkeys, Threads' online status, the new Kindle, and preferred news consumption methods.

The Campaign Against Deepfakes

Deepfakes and other forms of manipulation are proliferating in the political arena.
Preventing the spread of deepfakes is challenging and requires addressing the issue from both a technological and social-political perspective.

Clockwise #576: Artisanal Yogurt - Relay FM

The podcast covers various tech topics including Passkeys, Threads' online status, the new Kindle, and preferred news consumption methods.
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#data-protection

Understanding IP Matters: Create, Invent, Track - Managing Digital Rights for IP and AI Value

Knowing how intellectual property is used is crucial for control and payment.
Digital rights management is essential for tracking and protecting intangible property at scale.

Oktane 2024: agents, security and the fight against SaaS chaos

Okta aims to standardize application security building blocks to eliminate breaches caused by stolen credentials.

Understanding IP Matters: Create, Invent, Track - Managing Digital Rights for IP and AI Value

Knowing how intellectual property is used is crucial for control and payment.
Digital rights management is essential for tracking and protecting intangible property at scale.

Oktane 2024: agents, security and the fight against SaaS chaos

Okta aims to standardize application security building blocks to eliminate breaches caused by stolen credentials.
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#jwt

Understanding JWT, OAuth, and Bearer tokens - LogRocket Blog

Authentication on the web has evolved significantly from basic methods to complex protocols ensuring secure user access.

How to Implement Multi-Device Authentication System with FastAPI, Redis, and JWT | HackerNoon

Implementing a stateless authentication system using Redis and JWT allows users to manage multiple device sessions effectively.

Understanding JWT, OAuth, and Bearer tokens - LogRocket Blog

Authentication on the web has evolved significantly from basic methods to complex protocols ensuring secure user access.

How to Implement Multi-Device Authentication System with FastAPI, Redis, and JWT | HackerNoon

Implementing a stateless authentication system using Redis and JWT allows users to manage multiple device sessions effectively.
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GitHub - ValueMelody/melody-auth: A turnkey OAuth & authentication system, designed for both Cloudflare Workers and Node.js

User-friendly OAuth and authentication solution deployable on Cloudflare or self-hosted with minimal configuration.

Lucia Auth: An Auth.js alternative for Next.js authentication - LogRocket Blog

Choosing the right authentication library in Next.js can impact development, with Auth.js emphasizing simplicity and quick setup, while Lucia offers more flexibility and control.

Expert analysis supports authenticity of Tarsila do Amaral shown at SP-Arte fair

A previously unidentified work by Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral has been authenticated by expert analysis following extensive scientific testing.

From Whac-A-Mole to Registered Mail: Industry Expert Discusses Stopping Robocalls

Robocall prevention is complex; larger carriers manage it better due to superior systems compared to smaller providers.

Microsoft rolls out Face Check selfie verification system

Microsoft's Azure AI Vision Face API provides advanced face recognition and security through adjustable confidence scores.

Can Perplexity Pro help you code? It aced my programming tests - thanks to GPT-4

Perplexity.ai's Pro version lacks password or multifactor authentication, relying solely on email codes, potentially raising security concerns.

Implementing Identity-Aware Sessions with Amazon Q Developer | Amazon Web Services

The ability to uniquely identify users in the AWS console through identity-aware sessions can enhance the overall experience, particularly when using Amazon Q Developer.
#security-risks

5 Benefits of Passwordless Authentication

Passwordless technology is on the rise to combat password overload and security risks.
Benefits of going passwordless include cost savings, improved productivity, and enhanced security.

How to measure the success of identity security initiatives

Identity management has shifted from a productivity nuisance to a major security risk, with stolen credentials playing a significant role in data breaches.

5 Benefits of Passwordless Authentication

Passwordless technology is on the rise to combat password overload and security risks.
Benefits of going passwordless include cost savings, improved productivity, and enhanced security.

How to measure the success of identity security initiatives

Identity management has shifted from a productivity nuisance to a major security risk, with stolen credentials playing a significant role in data breaches.
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#react

Implementing User Authentication in React Apps with Appwrite - SitePoint

Authentication is the process of verifying a user's identity before granting access to an application.
Appwrite is a free, open-source application that helps developers to integrate backend technology into web applications.

React Microfrontend Authentication: Step by Step Guide

Using Bit allows for easy setup and reuse of authentication components without needing to write authentication code from scratch.

Implementing User Authentication in React Apps with Appwrite - SitePoint

Authentication is the process of verifying a user's identity before granting access to an application.
Appwrite is a free, open-source application that helps developers to integrate backend technology into web applications.

React Microfrontend Authentication: Step by Step Guide

Using Bit allows for easy setup and reuse of authentication components without needing to write authentication code from scratch.
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How to Dockerize Your Composable Architecture

Update Docker configuration via <app>.bit-app.tx file and configure Docker Hub credentials for image push.

Leveraging Wasp for full-stack development - LogRocket Blog

Wasp framework simplifies full-stack development by automating boilerplate code generation, enabling developers to focus on business logic.

Resolving ALM Power BI connector connection issue - eLearning

Addressing blank screen issue in BI-ALM connector.

Yubico bolsters authentication security with updated YubiKey 5 series devices

Yubico launching refreshed security keys with 5.7 firmware to enhance security features and move away from password-based protections.
#microsoft

EU quizzes Microsoft rivals about O365 and Entra ID links

European Union investigating Microsoft's tying of authentication to Azure.
Concerns over Microsoft's complex licensing practices and potential barriers for third-party vendors.

NTLM auth traffic spikes after Windows Server patch

Microsoft's April 2024 security update caused a significant increase in NTLM authentication traffic on Windows Server.

Final notice of alternate credentials deprecation - Azure DevOps Blog

Alternate credentials feature will be discontinued this month.
Users should explore alternative means of authentication, such as personal access tokens or managed identity and service principal support.

EU quizzes Microsoft rivals about O365 and Entra ID links

European Union investigating Microsoft's tying of authentication to Azure.
Concerns over Microsoft's complex licensing practices and potential barriers for third-party vendors.

NTLM auth traffic spikes after Windows Server patch

Microsoft's April 2024 security update caused a significant increase in NTLM authentication traffic on Windows Server.

Final notice of alternate credentials deprecation - Azure DevOps Blog

Alternate credentials feature will be discontinued this month.
Users should explore alternative means of authentication, such as personal access tokens or managed identity and service principal support.
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'A pre-loved designer handbag I bought online turned out to be fake'

Buying second-hand from a consumer entails fewer consumer rights, buyer beware principle applied.

Understanding authentication in Blazor and ASP.NET Core

Authentication is a crucial aspect in application development and needs careful consideration and understanding.

Docker Contexts: Simplifying Remote Operations

Docker context simplifies configuration and switching between contexts.
Benefits include executing commands on a remote server and using external authentication tools locally.

The story of a newbie who took on the New York art world-then left it all behind

Guenther's rise in the art trade without formal qualifications showcases the importance of perseverance and learning on the job.
The book provides insights into the art market, including dealings with collectors, dealers, and challenges like authentication.

Bitwarden strengthens passwordless authentication with magic links API

Bitwarden introduces magic links API for enhanced authentication experience
Magic links improve security, user onboarding, account recovery, and user experience

API with NestJS #148. Understanding the injection scopes

NestJS default behavior is singleton provider scope for classes, sharing one instance for increased performance.
Request scope can be implemented for classes like logged-in-user.service.ts to be initialized per HTTP request.

Release Notes for Safari Technology Preview 191

Safari Technology Preview Release 191 now available for download for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura.
Update includes various new features, resolved accessibility issues, authentication fixes, CSS improvements, JavaScript enhancements, and lockdown mode updates.
#nodejs

Node Authentication With Passport.Js

Passport.js is an authentication middleware for Node.js
Passport.js allows you to implement various authentication strategies in your Node.js app without building the logic from scratch

Automating Blog Post Headers with Firefly Services

Building a Node.js utility for generating images with Adobe's Firefly API is efficient.
The CLI design allows passing prompts to generate headers with specific size adjustments.

Node Authentication With Passport.Js

Passport.js is an authentication middleware for Node.js
Passport.js allows you to implement various authentication strategies in your Node.js app without building the logic from scratch

Automating Blog Post Headers with Firefly Services

Building a Node.js utility for generating images with Adobe's Firefly API is efficient.
The CLI design allows passing prompts to generate headers with specific size adjustments.
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How Publishers Can Boost Their Value On The Open Exchange - Without Cookies | AdExchanger

Privacy Sandbox performance better than Safari, initially lower than Chrome with 3PC.
Authentication value extends beyond monetization; deterministic IDs increase CPM significantly.

How Derek Hines Fooled Ken Dilanian into Make False Claims about the Laptop - emptywheel

Prosecutors obtained digital data related to Hunter Biden's case from Apple backups and a MacBook Pro.
Lead prosecutor confirmed authentication of laptop material in the criminal investigation of Hunter Biden.

Email Delivery, Explained

Gmail and Yahoo implementing new email sender rules to reduce spam
Deliverability is crucial for email marketing success

Gmail spam updates are here: What now? | MarTech

Google will enforce new rules for brands sending over 5,000 emails daily to Gmail addresses to cut down on spam.
Brands should set up specific authentication factors, provide an easy way to unsubscribe, and avoid being sketchy to avoid ending up in spam folders.

How I used Scala CLI to delete annoying unread emails from my gmail inbox

Install Scala CLI and create a single file Scala script.
The script uses Google APIs to interact with Gmail and delete unread emails.
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