"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.....»»
Top passwords used in RDP brute-force attacks
Specops Software released a research analyzing the top passwords used in live attacks against Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) ports. This analysis coincides with the latest addition of over 34 million compromised passwords to the Specops Breached Passw.....»»
How to use Passkeys instead of passwords on iOS 16
Apple's introduction of Passkeys means you can authenticate with some apps and services using Face ID or Touch ID instead of remembering a password. This is how you get started.Passkey on an iPhoneIntroduced at WWDC 2022 in June and rolling out as a.....»»
Treated wastewater can be more dependable and less toxic than common tap water sources
Recycled wastewater is not only as safe to drink as conventional potable water, it may even be less toxic than many sources of water we already drink daily, Stanford University engineers have discovered......»»
Watch out for this Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge botnet extension
Cloud9 can steal passwords, credit card data, and run DDoS attacks, and also drop additional malware......»»
pCloud Pass keeps your passwords safe and secure, available on all of your devices
pCloud brings the best universal password manager to keep your passwords safe and secure across all of your devices, using pCloud Pass. The renowned Swiss cloud storage service pCloud has entered the password manager area with a very compelling offe.....»»
Limiting antibiotics for cows may create new dairy market
Consumers would be willing to buy milk from cows only treated with antibiotics when medically necessary—as long as the price isn't much higher than conventional milk, according to researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine......»»
IDC Analyst Brief reveals how passwords aren’t going away
Passwords are the keys to the kingdom. Hardening the password security layer requires a multistep approach. This IDC Analyst Brief reveals how passwords aren’t going away and what can be done to improve their creation. Download – IDC Anal.....»»
New phishing emails take advantage of Twitter’s ongoing verification mayhem
Not long after Elon Musk’s proposed Twitter verification overhaul made headlines, cybercriminals quickly began to take advantage of the situation in a round of phishing emails aimed at stealing the passwords of verified accounts. more… The post.....»»
Nearly all of us are guilty of reusing passwords in the workplace
Nobody seems to care about unique, strong passwords, and that's a major security issue......»»
Here’s how much faster Nvidia’s RX 4090 is at cracking passwords
You need to start using 2FA and a password manager since the latest research shows how much faster Nvidia’s RTX 4090 is at cracking passwords......»»
Antifouling coatings can reduce algal growth while preserving coral settlement
When algae, mussels or barnacles settle on ship hulls, this can lead to billions of euros worth of damage. To counteract this, surfaces are treated with antifouling coatings. A scientist at the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) has no.....»»
Prove Auth empowers companies to reduce reliance on passwords and one-time passcodes
Prove Identity launches Prove Auth, a next-generation solution for passwordless login and omnichannel authentication. Prove Auth enables companies to reduce reliance on passwords and one-time passcodes (OTPs) and empowers consumers to frictionlessly.....»»
How to find saved passwords on your Mac
Wondering how to find passwords on Mac? You have a couple of convenient places to access saved passwords on MacOS......»»
Passwords are hard and people are lazy, new report shows
Survey finds that online security is too difficult and most of us simply won't bother with multiple strong and unique passwords......»»
Aftermath Islands Metaverse replaces usernames and passwords with blockchain-based face recognition
Aftermath Islands Metaverse launched Liquid Avatar to replace usernames and passwords with proof of humanity. Aftermath Islands Metaverse launched Liquid Avatar to replace usernames and passwords with proof of humanity.Read More.....»»
Password usage is falling worldwide - but that might not be a big problem
Passwords are losing ground to a number of state-of-the-art authentication methods that don't rely on them, according to experts......»»
Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU is alarmingly good at cracking passwords
Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU is alarmingly good at cracking passwords.....»»
Netflix is making it easier for users who share passwords to move to their own account
Netflix is cracking down on password sharing, but if you decide that maybe you don’t mind paying for your own account, you can transfer your previous account over easily. The post Netflix is making it easier for users who share passwords to move to.....»»
Netflix combating password-sharing with ‘Profile Transfer’ feature
Netflix has been struggling to regain subscribers and recover its revenue. Earlier this year, the company began testing new ways to prevent users from sharing their passwords with others. Now Netflix is rolling out a new “Profile Transfer” featu.....»»
Cleaner wastewater makes for healthier rivers
Have you ever thought about where your waste goes? For people living in cities, it goes to a treatment plant. However, treated wastewater ultimately finds its way into a local waterway. This means it could end up in your nearby stream, river, or lake.....»»