"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.....»»
Many popular websites still cling to password creation policies from 1985
A significant number of popular websites still allow users to choose weak or even single-character passwords, researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have found. Websites’ lax creation policies for passwords The researchers used an autom.....»»
Happy birthday, AirPods Max. You deserve better.
Three years ago today, Apple unveiled its first over-ear headphones with the introduction of AirPods Max. I can’t say today marks a very exciting birthday. The AirPods Max really do deserve to be treated better than the neglect we’ve seen so far......»»
23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked
Hackers were able to gain access because some customers reused old passwords, biotech company 23andMe said......»»
ownCloud vulnerability with maximum 10 severity score comes under “mass” exploitation
Easy-to-exploit flaw can give hackers passwords and cryptographic keys to vulnerable servers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Security researchers are tracking what they say is the “mass exploitation” of a security vu.....»»
This iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma feature makes AutoFill even more convenient
Over the years, Apple has drastically improved its AutoFill feature for autofilling passwords, addresses, credit card information, and more. With this year’s iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma releases, Apple has made another significant enhanceme.....»»
Obesity drug Wegovy reduces cardiovascular risks for those at high risk
The finding means 15 fewer cardiovascular events per 1,000 patients treated. Enlarge / Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. (credit: Getty | Michael Siluk) The blo.....»»
How to defend against CherryBlos and protect your passwords
CherryBlos: Malware extracting passwords from images prompts an urgent call for enhanced Android management......»»
Best Password managers to protect your data on iOS and macOS
Using unique and strong passwords for every website is a must for internet security. Too few people know how to do this, and that's where password managers come in and can make online life easier.There's no doubt about it, actually doing the work to.....»»
Where the heck did all those structures inside complex cells come from?
There are competing theories about the origin of the nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum. Enlarge / Computer illustration of mitochondria, membrane-enclosed cellular organelles that produce energy. (credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHO.....»»
iLeakage flaw could force iPhones and Macs to divulge passwords and more
A vulnerability in A-series and M-series chips could force iPhones, Macs, and iPads to divulge passwords and other sensitive information to an attacker. Security researchers have dubbed the flaw – which affects Safari on the Mac, and any browser on.....»»
In Prehispanic Cancun, immigrants were treated just like Maya locals: Study
Ancient people immigrated to Cancun Island and were treated just like locals, according to a study published October 25, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Andrea Cucina of the Autonomous University of Yucatan, Mexico and colleagues......»»
Hackers can force iOS and macOS browsers to divulge passwords and much more
iLeakage is practical and requires minimal resources. A patch isn't (yet) available. Enlarge (credit: Kim et al.) Researchers have devised an attack that forces Apple’s Safari browser to divulge passwords, Gmail messag.....»»
A solar "radio eclipse" ring of fire
On October 14, as most Californians were treated to a partial solar eclipse, researchers at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO) took in a different view......»»
UN nuclear agency team watches Japanese lab workers prepare fish samples from damaged nuclear plant
Scientists from the U.N. nuclear agency watched Friday as Japanese lab workers prepared samples of fish collected at a seafood market near the Fukushima nuclear plant to test the safety of treated radioactive wastewater released from the damaged plan.....»»
Legacy authentication leads to growing consumer frustration
Despite widespread usage of passwords lingering on, consumers want to use stronger, more user-friendly alternatives, according to FIDO Alliance. Entering a password manually without any form of additional authentication was the most commonly used aut.....»»
Surprise! Netflix is winning the war on password sharing
Netflix has officially started to clamp down on users sharing passwords with others and it looks like it was a good idea. The post Surprise! Netflix is winning the war on password sharing appeared first on Phandroid. When Netflix announced.....»»
Pixel 8 Pro Display Ranks Highest, Same Not Said for Tensor G3
We don’t put much weight into benchmarks around here. We don’t see the need. We base our feelings on actual usage, and for the most part, that has treated us well. However, we know some people live and die by benchmarks, so it would be a.....»»
Google is killing your passwords, and security experts are (mostly) happy
Google is pushing for users to set passkeys as the default log-in option. A former FBI expert says it's good progress, but you should still be cautious......»»
Google looks to do away with passwords, making "passkeys" the default option
Google is looking to make passwords obsolete by prompting users to create passkeys to unlock accounts and devices with a fingerprint, face scan or pin number......»»
How to watch Australia vs. India in the ICC Cricket World Cup for free
Watch Australia vs. India in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 for free from anywhere in the world. The flagship event of the international cricket calendar is here, and we've already been treated to some exciting contests between the best sides i.....»»