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HID is a key player in the physical access control and trusted identity solutions space, focusing on innovations that enhance security, efficiency, and user experience across various sectors. Their work encompasses mobile access technologies, biometric authentication, cloud-based credential issuance, and integration of AI to advance security protocols.

Through their reports and product launches, HID highlights critical trends such as mobile IDs, AI-driven access management, sustainability in security systems, and the shift towards digital and AI-powered credentialing. By exploring HID-related stories, readers can gain insights into the evolving landscape of access control technologies, risk management in cyber and physical security, and the growing emphasis on seamless, secure user authentication methods.

Whether you’re interested in the impact of emerging technologies like AI and biometrics on identity verification or the strategic adoption of cloud solutions to streamline security operations, the content tagged with HID offers valuable knowledge for IT professionals, security managers, and technology enthusiasts looking to stay informed about advancements and challenges in trusted identity and access control.

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Adobe debuts public beta of 3D design tool Project Neo

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Adobe has launched a public beta of Project Neo, a tool aimed at simplifying 3D design for users familiar with 2D programmes, enhancing creative workflows.
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BeyondTrust launches AI tool to bolster identity security

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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BeyondTrust has unveiled True Privilege, an AI-driven tool aimed at strengthening identity security by revealing hidden access paths in complex IT settings.
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FlexibleFerret malware evades Apple's XProtect updates

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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SentinelLabs has revealed that new variants of North Korean FERRET malware, dubbed FlexibleFerret, evade Apple's XProtect, targeting macOS users through job interview scams.
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Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.
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Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are transforming luxury shopping habits by prioritising quality, sustainability, and secure payments during the cost-of-living crisis.
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Deepfake threat looms for B2B marketing leaders, says report

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A Forrester report reveals deepfake technology poses urgent risks to B2B marketing, with 80% of firms unprepared for its threat to business integrity.
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Apple launches new app for creating custom invitations

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new app for iPhone that allows users to create custom event invitations and manage RSVPs seamlessly.
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Contec CMS8000 patient monitors pose data security risk, experts warn

Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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breach prevention
CISA and the FDA have raised alarms about potential security flaws in Contec CMS8000 patient monitors, highlighting risks from a possible backdoor linked to China.
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AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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identity theft
A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
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Experts warn of security risks as DeepSeek limits new sign-ups

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarms over security vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's AI platform as the startup restricts new sign-ups amid malicious attacks.
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Remote workers logging longer hours than office peers

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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A report by Cloudbrink reveals that remote workers log longer hours than office employees, challenging productivity misconceptions in hybrid work environments.
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Cleaning up the chaos and elevating unstructured data value

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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With unstructured data comprising 80-90% of global information, businesses must adopt modern management technologies to unlock its hidden value effectively.
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Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.
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The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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As AI technology accelerates in 2025, firms face pressing security challenges, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust strategies to safeguard systems and operations.
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AI in healthcare set to revolutionise the industry by 2032

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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The healthcare sector is on the brink of transformation as experts predict the AI market could reach USD $17.2 billion by 2032, revolutionising patient care.
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Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.
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Lineaje report reveals open source vulnerabilities rise

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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A new report by Lineaje reveals that over 95% of security vulnerabilities stem from open-source dependencies, highlighting critical risks for organisations.
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Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
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New report uncovers evolving email threat landscape for Q1 2024

Thu, 16th May 2024
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phishing
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email security
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VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2024 report highlights surging email threats from leading spam sources, new scams, and a notable rise in phishing attacks.
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HID partners with Smart Spaces & Cohesion for Android access control

Tue, 14th May 2024
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HID partners with Smart Spaces and Cohesion to deliver mobile credentials through Google Wallet, for simplified access to buildings and systems via Android devices.