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‘Inconsistent and misleading’ – research suggests password meters could increase risk of cyber attacks
A study conducted by Steve Furnell, Professor of Information Security and Leader of the Centre for Security, Communications and Network Research at the University of Plymouth, suggests password meters could increase risk of cyber attacks
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Study examines websites' password practices
Plymouth University News: Global IT giants including Amazon and LinkedIn could be doing far more to raise awareness of the need for better password practices among their users, a study by Plymouth University has found
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Centre for Security, Communications and Network Research (CSCAN)
Centre for Security, Communications and Network Research (CSCAN) at the University of Plymouth.
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Approach enables experts to look beyond IP in cyber security investigations
A technique which enables digital forensic investigators to assess an individual’s internet use rather than simply focusing on traffic through Internet Protocol (IP) addresses has been developed by cyber security experts at the University of Plymouth.
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Tech companies not doing enough to protect users from phishing scams
Academics from the University of Plymouth’s Centre for Security, Communications and Network (CSCAN) Research assessed the effectiveness of phishing filters employed by various email service providers
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Basic password guidance can dramatically improve account security, study shows
Technology users who receive guidance when setting passwords are significantly more likely to make their choices secure, according to research by the University of Plymouth, McGill University and Purdue University
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University helps partner secure doctorate awarding status
A long-standing partnership between the University of Plymouth and the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences has enabled a German institution to gain independent PhD awarding powers