"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.....»»
Netflix is finally implementing its password sharing policy in the US
Netflix has finally implemented its password sharing policy in the US, meaning that users who have been sharing passwords all this while will no longer be able to do so. Netflix is cracking down on password sharing, but for a while, those.....»»
Samsung might Revisit a “Classic” Design for its Next Smartwatch
We might once again be treated to a rotating bezel design on the Galaxy Watch 6. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch device series has undoubtedly been one of the more popular Wear OS options on the market, thanks to a combination of seamless soft.....»»
What are passkeys? How they’ll replace your passwords forever
Remembering passwords is a thing of the past, as smartphone users can now rely on passkeys stored on their phones. Plus, it can be enabled with ease......»»
These embarrassing passwords got celebrities hacked
Many celebrities have proven that they are just as lazy with their passwords as we are. Here are some famous passwords that have leaked online......»»
1Password helping eliminate passwords for all apps and sites with ‘Passage’ passkey dev tool
We’re moving closer and closer to a passwordless future thanks to passkeys. After announcing that 1Password would officially launch support on June 6, now the popular password management platform has a handy tool for developers to add passkey supp.....»»
Potentially millions of Android TVs and phones come with malware preinstalled
The bane of low-cost Android devices is showing no signs of going away. Enlarge / Cybercriminals or anonymous hackers use malware on mobile phones to hack personal and business passwords online. (credit: Getty Images) Ov.....»»
Concentric AI unveils deep-learning driven detection capabilities
Concentric AI announced a deep-learning driven detection capabilities to find any type of hardcoded secrets and key credentials (e.g. API keys, encryption keys, tokens, passwords, etc.) in today’s most popular enterprise on-premise and cloud data r.....»»
Passage by 1Password brings passkeys to any website
1Password has launched Passage by 1Password — a standalone authentication solution that enables businesses to implement passkeys for apps and websites. Passage by 1Password allows businesses to eliminate the hassle of passwords and reduce cart aban.....»»
Hackers are using malicious Microsoft VSCode extensions to steal passwords
Researchers found multiple malicious Microsoft VSCode add-ons on a popular repository......»»
Passwordless Google accounts are easier and more secure than passwords. Here’s why.
The passkey ecosystem is far from complete, but Google's implementation is now ready to use. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) By now, you’ve likely heard that passwordless Google accounts have finally arr.....»»
May The 4th Be With You: 7 Projects To Bring Star Wars To Life
The maker community are, generally speaking, big fans of Star Wars. Heck, even the folks who say that Star Wars is nothing more than space wizards, and that Star Trek is the true science fiction royalty will admit that robots and space wizards are s.....»»
Dashlane is ditching passwords - but not for passkeys
Dashlane has announced Passwordless Login, meaning users will soon be able to access their vault without a master password......»»
How to set up passkeys for your Google account
Google has recently announced that they will be introducing support for passkeys for Google Accounts, so if you’re interested, here’s what you need to do to set it up. Passwords are the primary way we use to protect our online account.....»»
Google rolls out an alternative to the password
The days of having to think up new passwords that aren't "password123" may be coming to an end -- at least on your Google accounts......»»
You can now use passkeys to sign into your Google Account
Google has spent the past several years working to replace passwords because of frequent reuse, vulnerability to data breaches, and phishing. Passkeys are the industry solution, and the ability to log in to your Google Account with them is starting.....»»
These are the top 200 most common passwords we hope you’re not using
A recent study published by NordPass has revealed the top 200 most commonly used passwords, so here’s hoping that you’re not using any of them! We all know the saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. This is especia.....»»
Study reveals top 20 most used passwords; 83% can be cracked in a second
Ahead of World Password Day on May 4, NordPass has released a report showing that “password habits die hard” with a list of the most used passwords in the US and 29 other countries. For the US, many of the usual suspects are on the list, however.....»»
How To Find Saved Passwords On Your Android Phone
The number of passwords you need for websites, apps, and social media can get overwhelming. Here is how to find saved passwords on your Android phone. The number of.....»»
Hackers steal passwords, emails from hookup websites
Databases are being sold on the dark web, potentially affecting tens of thousands of victims......»»
PSA: ‘Atomic macOS Stealer’ malware can compromise iCloud Keychain passwords, credit cards, crypto wallets
Back in March, we saw a piece of malware surface for macOS called MacStealer that’s able to compromise iCloud Keychain passwords, credit card information, files, and more. Now a new malware called Atomic macOS Stealer is being sold as a service to.....»»