"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.....»»
iPhone 14 Pro versus Galaxy S22 Ultra camera comparison: a tough call
There’s no denying that smartphones are capable of capturing some truly incredible photos and videos. With every new smartphone that comes out, we’re seemingly treated to new camera innovations that deliver better and better results with.....»»
UK says sharing Netflix passwords could be illegal
The UK government has decided to warn that giving someone your Netflix password could be illegal, though it isn't sure and won't do anything unless the police tell it to.Netflix logoYou would think that the UK government has enough to do with its eco.....»»
Connected homes are expanding, so is attack volume
78% Americans report unsafe online behaviors that open them up to cyber threats, such as reusing or sharing passwords, skipping software updates and more – a 14% increase from just two years ago, according to Comcast. “This holiday season con.....»»
DocNetwork launches MFA tool to secure camp and school data
DocNetwork releases Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for their CampDoc and SchoolDoc platforms to improve account security above and beyond passwords alone. Everyone uses passwords to gain entry into their email, work systems, and bank accounts, and.....»»
eBook: 4 ways to secure passwords, avoid corporate account takeover
Enterprising cybercriminals don’t have to work very hard to gain access to your network and all the valuable information stored inside it. That’s because employee accounts are so easy to hack. Once the bad actors have access, a full corporate acc.....»»
RIP Passwords? Passkey support rolls out to Chrome stable
With a huge list of caveats, initial Google passkey support is here. Enlarge / Please don't do this. (credit: Getty Images) Passkeys are here to (try to) kill the password. Following Google's beta rollout of the feature.....»»
How to export Safari passwords in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura
If you keep your website passwords in Safari, there can come a time when you need to use one on another machine, or in another browser. Here's what you can do.We are at a stage where the line is blurring between password managers like 1Password and t.....»»
Google Chrome now supports passkeys to eventually replace passwords
Google announced that passkeys are now in the latest update to Chrome, a security feature companies are adopting to try to replace passwords.Google Chrome supports passkeysThe company announced in October that it added support for passkeys in Chrome.....»»
Latest update to Chrome will now support Passkeys
In the latest update to Chrome, the browser will now support Passkeys and help usher in a future without the need for passwords. The post Latest update to Chrome will now support Passkeys first appeared on Phandroid. Passwords have been mor.....»»
Fired Twitter cleaning staff "treated like garbage"
One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots......»»
Another top password manager is doing away with passwords
Fewer passwords to remember and easier logins promised with Bitwarden’s new passwordless authentication......»»
How companies time data leak disclosures
Every year the personal data of millions of people, such as passwords, credit card details, or health details, fall into the hands of unauthorized persons through hacking or data processing errors by companies. The consequences for those affected can.....»»
HYPR raises $25 million to reduce reliance on passwords
HYPR announced a $25 million Series C1 led by Advent International through Advent Tech, the firm’s dedicated global technology fund. The investment brings HYPR’s total funds raised to $97 million and includes participation from existing investors.....»»
Hackers just stole LastPass data, but your passwords are safe
LastPass has suffered its second security breach in just a few months as hackers made off with data, but luckily user passwords are safe and encrypted......»»
The top 200 most common passwords in 2022 are bad, mkay?
According to NordPass’ latest list of top 200 most common passwords in 2022, “password” is the most popular choice, followed by “123456”, “123456789”, “guest” and “qwerty“. 2022 is end.....»»
The Secret Photos Feature That Makes Your Hidden And Recently Deleted Photos More Secure
Much like with Notes, you can now set passwords for the Hidden and Recently Deleted albums in Photos and keep them locked and secure. Much like with Notes, you can n.....»»
Why steamed hay can lead to protein deficiency in horses
Hay treated with hot steam is safer for horses but provides them with less protein. The horse forage is treated with steam to rid it of potentially harmful microorganisms and to bind particles that could otherwise be inhaled. However, a team of scien.....»»
Dell expands data-protection product line
Dell Technologies has announced new products and services for data protection as part of its security portfolio.Active data protection is often treated as something of an afterthought, especially compared to disaster recovery. Yet it's certainly a.....»»
We need to start taking our passwords seriously, come on
The usual suspects for easily cracked passwords are still in play, with current events influencing bad choices......»»
How to watch the U.S.-Wales World Cup replay
The U.S.-Wales match was one heck of a World Cup opener. Here's how to watch a replay of the game......»»