"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.....»»
New malware targeting macOS users is being sold on Telegram
A new macOS malware being sold on Telegram is capable of extracting autofill information, passwords, wallets, and more — but it's easy to avoid. Here's how.Malware illustrationWhile Mac users don't often need to worry about malware as much as Windo.....»»
Phishing-resistant MFA shapes the future of authentication forms
Over the last two years, respondents reported a continued reliance on the least secure forms of authentication, including traditional usernames and passwords and one-time passwords (OTPs), according to Yubico. Not all MFA is equal The results are sur.....»»
Researcher"s new book reveals spirituality is a powerful force in women"s prisons
A subject treated as an afterthought in many studies of imprisonment—religion—and an incarcerated group often regarded as peripheral—women—are the core of a University of Maryland researcher's groundbreaking new book on the deep spirituality.....»»
Here"s How Quickly AI Can Crack Your Passwords, According To New Study
In its continured rise, it turns out that artificial intelligence has serious implications for online security as well. In its continured rise, it turns out that a.....»»
Google Authenticator just got a lot easier to use across multiple devices
Google has announced an update to its Authenticator app where it will now support Google Account synching. Passwords are no longer as secure as they used to be, simply because people make terrible choices when it comes to their passwords,.....»»
Google Authenticator just got a lost easier to use across multiple devices
Google has announced an update to its Authenticator app where it will now support Google Account synching. Passwords are no longer as secure as they used to be, simply because people make terrible choices when it comes to their passwords,.....»»
Unlocking the passwordless era
Although interest in passwordless technology, which aims to eliminate the need for passwords, is relatively low, 65% of consumers are receptive to using new technology that simplifies their lives, according to 1Password. Passkeys, the newest and most.....»»
These Doctors Fought the Federal Bureau of Narcotics to Treat Addiction--With Drugs
In the early 1960s a trio at the Rockefeller Institute started a bold experiment to change the way heroin addiction was treated, and they did so using a drug originally created by “the devil’s chemist”.....»»
How to bring the convenience and protection of Single Sign-On to your work Macs
Password management has become necessary in our daily lives. From email and banking accounts to social media and online shopping, passwords dictate access. When it comes to work, password management is critical in order to ensure the security and au.....»»
HashiCorp Vault vulnerability could lead to RCE, patch today! (CVE-2023-0620)
Oxeye discovered a new vulnerability (CVE-2023-0620) in the HashiCorp Vault Project, an identity-based secrets and encryption management system that controls access to API encryption keys, passwords, and certificates. The vulnerability was an SQL inj.....»»
Kodi forum breach: User data, encrypted passwords grabbed
The developers of Kodi, the widely used open-source media player app, have revealed a data breach of its user forum. What happened? The breach did not happen due to a vulnerability. Instead, an unknown attacker used the account of a legitimate but in.....»»
AI can probably crack your password in seconds
A study has shown the PassGAN tool can crack easy passwords in a matter of seconds......»»
AI can crack most password in less than a minute
Researchers suggest creating passwords with 15 characters......»»
Terrifying study shows how fast AI can crack your passwords; here’s how to protect yourself
Along with the positive aspects of the new generative AI services come new risks. One that’s surfaced is an advanced approach to cracking passwords called PassGAN. Using the latest AI, it was able to compromise 51% of passwords in under one minute.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 428: watchOS 10 rumors, Weather app woes, and why an Apple Passwords app would be a good idea
Benjamin and Chance take a look at this week’s news, including rumors of significant UI updates to watchOS, Weather app stability woes, and the reasons why a dedicated Apple Passwords app would make sense. And the Steve Jobs Archive announces its.....»»
Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police
Genesis Market allowed online fraudsters to buy passwords and other personal data for less than $1......»»
Apple might fix WeatherKit & Wi-Fi issues soon with iOS 16.4.1
Apple might soon release an emergency iOS 16.4.1 update to fix issues with WeatherKit and Wi-Fi passwords.Apple might release iOS 16.4.1Some iPhone users have recently noticed problems with the Weather app in iOS. People worldwide have experienced a.....»»
A standalone iPhone passwords app in iOS 17 would be a dream come true
We’ve always recommended using password managers whenever we’ve detailed security breaches. That’s one way to ensure you do not recycle passwords and use long, unique … The post A standalone iPhone passwords app in iOS 17 woul.....»»
Here’s why Apple should still make a dedicated Passwords app (and a workaround)
Apple has described its vision for a passwordless future a number of times over the years, and this vision was bolstered in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura with the addition of passkey support. Even though we’re slowly seeing websites and apps adopt Pass.....»»
How dogs are used impacts how they are treated, finds cross-cultural database study
Research into the unique cognitive abilities of dogs often leads to surprises, including dogs' ability to form mental representations of things they smell, or that they know when their owners do something by accident. However, dog cognition research.....»»