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"Why the Heck Are SSNs Still Treated as Passwords in the US?"

Haje Jan Kamps, writing for TechCrunch: A couple of weeks ago yet another of my friends was a victim of identity theft, and I got yet another deep look into how fantastically broken the U.S. can be when it comes to security. "They have my social secu.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotApr 29th, 2022

How to share a Wi-Fi QR code in iOS 18 to help your guests

Sharing your Wi-Fi with family, friends, and guests just got easier in iOS 18 with a new QR code feature for hassle-free connections.Sharing Wi-Fi passwords in iOS 18With iOS 18, Apple introduced a streamlined way to share Wi-Fi access — no more ty.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include ‘password’ and ‘secret’

Some six years after virtual private network company NordVPN started searching data breaches for the most-used passwords, things are every bit as bad as when the company started. Each year, the company searches the dark web for passwords stolen by.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

This must-try new horror game is the creepy love child of Silent Hill and Killer7

Sorry We're Closed takes the Silent Hill horror formula and places it into a remarkably inventive indie that's stylish as heck......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

If you use one of these passwords, hackers will love you

Password manager NordPass released its annual list of the most popular passwords, and the results are nothing short of shocking......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Inland Delaware watersheds impaired by human waste, study suggests

Delaware has numerous inland waterways with high microbial impairment from unknown sources. Now, a new study suggests that human waste, both treated and untreated, is responsible for the waterway impairment in these Delaware watersheds. The study was.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

How to import your old passwords into the new Apple Passwords

Apple now has an official password manager, but importing your old passwords from other apps into Apple Passwords can be a bit of a pain.Any password manager can import to Apple Passwords, so long as you have a Mac.The introduction of iOS 18 and macO.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Apple’s Passwords app won me over with this one unique feature

Apple has offered password management features for years, but never until iOS 18 has there been a dedicated Passwords app. The new app has a lot going for it, but there’s one feature in particular that’s stood out for me above the rest: Shared Gr.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

How are racehorses really treated in the "sport of kings?"

It's the time of year when shiny horses and colorful clothing fill our screens—the Spring Racing Carnival, which includes high profile races like The Everest, Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Colorado scrambles to change voting-system passwords after accidental leak

"The goal is to complete the password updates by this evening," government says. The Colorado Department of State said it accidentally posted a spreadsheet containing "partial pas.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Porous nanofibrous microspheres show promise for diabetic wound treatment

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed a revolutionary injectable granular filler that could transform the way diabetic wounds are treated, potentially improving patient outcomes. The study, published in.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Indie App Spotlight: ‘Access’ is the missing piece to Apple’s new Passwords app

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Access is a great companion app to Apple’s.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Security Bite: Has Apple’s Passwords app replaced your password manager yet?

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

All computer password solutions in Alan Wake 2: The Lake House

All of the six-digit computer passwords from The Lake House DLC of Alan Wake 2, whether they are from intricate puzzles or passwords written on sticky notes......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Chemical trick activates antibiotic directly at the pathogen

Colistin is a last-resort antibiotic that is usually only used for severe infections with resistant bacteria. This is due to its severe kidney-damaging side effects, which occur in about 30% of treated patients. A research team at the Helmholtz Cente.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Apple strong passwords aren’t entirely random, but are cleverly designed

Whenever an Apple device generates a strong password for you, the structure of those secure passwords isn’t entirely random. Instead, Apple created rules specifically designed to make them easier to type if you ever have to do that manually, and.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

New passkey specifications will let users import and export them

Passkeys were introduced two years ago, and they replace traditional passwords with more secure authentication using a security key or biometrics. To make the technology even better, the FIDO Alliance published on Monday new specifications for passke.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

How to create verification codes in Apple Passwords app

Starting with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2, the Apple Passwords app enables you to manage your passwords, passkeys, and verification codes. For websites and apps that support two-factor (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA),.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

"Party atmosphere": Skygazers treated to another aurora show

Scientist Jim Wild has traveled to the Arctic Circle numerous times to study the northern lights, but on Thursday night he only needed to look out of his bedroom window in the English city of Lancaster......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

How to setup passkeys in Apple Passwords app

Beginning with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2, the Passwords app allows you to manage your passwords, passkeys, and verification codes. Passwords app interface Creating passkeys Passkeys are a password alternative designed to offer.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Archive.org, a repository storing the entire history of the Internet, has a data breach

31 million records containing email addresses and passwords hashes exposed. Archive.org, possibly one of the only entities to preserve the entire history of the Internet, was rece.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024