Google has indicated it will introduce a “safety” section to its Google Play marketplace. Beginning next year, app developers will be required to share information on the data they collect, and how it’s stored and used. Google’s plans differ from Apple in that the focus is on whether the data is being handled responsibly, not gathering consent to what is collected and tracked. Google will also allow independent verification of the app data labels, which may add to user trust.

The trend of using passwordless authentication continues to grow. Last spring, Microsoft reported that 150M people used it for Windows login, and now a Cybersecurity Insiders and HYPR report shows how and why businesses are adopting it. While 67% lack a UX team for security, they see it as a cost-saving measure 14% and an important as part of digital transformation 21%. Read More – report Read More – Credential theft types