authentication

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"Inadequate basic safeguards, including poor management of authentication signing keys and lax access controls" caused the personal data of around 37.5 million users to be exposed, the commission said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Investigations found that a former Chinese software developer at Coupang retained an authentication key after leaving the company, enabling unauthorized access for about a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Since at least the Obama administration, the U.S. had been largely focused on defensive measures to protect elections, like multifactor authentication and encryption, which make it harder to compromise systems in the first place.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Under the proposed deal, Cohen would become CEO of a combined company that uses GameStop’s physical stores as hubs for eBay’s authentication and fulfillment services.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

"I needed authentication from the Attorney General," said the Warden.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar