The team here at 1Kosmos is excited to announce the release of 1Kosmos 1Key, a phishing-resistant biometric security key that supports authentication for unlimited users per device. The 1Key reduces costs and defeats security vulnerabilities associated with lost, stolen, and shared keys. Safeguarding sensitive information with passwordless multi-factor authentication is ... Read More

As a leading provider of identity management solutions, 1Kosmos is excited to announce our new capability as a Credential Service Provider (CSP) for government agencies. This development represents a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize the way organizations of any type can manage digital identities and secure access ... Read More

The recent ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a major healthcare technology company, has once again highlighted the critical importance of robust identity verification and authentication measures in safeguarding sensitive data and systems. While the details of the attack are still unfolding, the preliminary investigation has revealed that the root cause ... Read More

Traditional identity verification methods show their age, often proving susceptible to data breaches and inefficiencies. Blockchain emerges as a beacon of hope in this scenario, heralding a new era of enhanced data security, transparency, and user-centric control to manage digital identities. This article delves deep into blockchain’s transformative potential in ... Read More

Discover the simplicity and security of magic link authentication in this article. We dive into how magic links work, providing a hassle-free and secure alternative to traditional passwords. By exploring its benefits, challenges, and comparison to other authentication methods, this post will equip you with valuable insights into this innovative ... Read More

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is crucial in managing and authenticating users and securing access to organizational resources. IAM involves identifying users in a system and controlling their access to resources by associating user rights and restrictions with the user’s device and established identity. On the other hand, a passwordless ... Read More

Biometric spoofing, also known as biometric spoof attacks or biometric presentation attacks, refers to the manipulation or falsification of biometric data to deceive a biometric authentication system. What Is Biometric Spoofing? Biometric spoofing refers to deceptive biometric authentication attempts by presenting fake samples related to fingerprints, facial scans, or iris ... Read More

Recent reports from the FBI have shed light on the escalating cyber espionage activities orchestrated by state-sponsored actors, particularly those emanating from China. Case in point — the emergence of the Volt Typhoon botnet, as highlighted in The Guardian and AP News, underscoring the critical need to safeguard sensitive information ... Read More

Less than a month into 2024 and password spraying is being named as the origin for our first eye-opening cyber-attack. In a blog post, Microsoft has identified Midnight Blizzard, the Russian state-sponsored actor also known as NOBELIUM for the attack on their corporate systems. This is another in the ever-evolving ... Read More

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has emerged as a pivotal tool in cybersecurity, a security key to bolstering the fortifications guarding sensitive information and systems. Essential to comprehending the broader discussion on MFA security is an understanding of the phenomenon termed “MFA Fatigue.” This concept encapsulates the exhaustion and inconvenience experienced by ... Read More