"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.....»»
Death to passwords: Beta passkey support comes to Chrome and Android [Updated]
Big Tech's cross-platform password replacement arrives in the Google ecosystem. Enlarge / Please don't do this. (credit: Getty Images) Big Tech wants to kill the password, with "passkeys" being the hot, new password replaceme.....»»
Google wants to kill your passwords on Android and Chrome with passkeys
Google shared its plans to launch passkeys and make insecure passwords a thing of the pass as part of an industrywide initiative......»»
1Password 8 now includes rebuilt Apple Watch app with Large Type view and watch face complications
The awesome credentials management app 1Password has always treated the Apple Watch with care. 1Password lets you selectively sync login information from the iPhone to the Apple Watch. That’s still something iCloud Keychain doesn’t offer. Now th.....»»
Death to passwords: Beta passkey support comes to Chrome and Android
Big Tech's cross-platform password replacement arrives in the Google ecosystem. Enlarge / Please don't do this. (credit: Getty Images) Big Tech wants to kill the password, with "Passkeys" being the hot, new password replaceme.....»»
Google rolls out support for passkeys for Android and Chrome
Google has announced that they have started to rollout support for passkeys on Android and Chrome, giving users an alternative to passwords. The post Google rolls out support for passkeys for Android and Chrome first appeared on Phandroid......»»
How to edit a Strong Password in iOS 16
The Strong Password that Apple offers you in iOS 16 when creating an account is intended to be secure, but can also be hard to remember or type on other devices. Here's how to edit those passwords when they are offered to you."With iCloud Keychain, y.....»»
Best Prime Day Smartwatch Deals: What to expect in October
Shoppers are getting treated to a second helping of Prime Day smartwatch deals thanks to the upcoming Prime Early Access Sale in October. Here's what to expect......»»
One million Facebook users had passwords stolen by fake apps
Security researchers at Meta uncovered over 400 malicious apps from the App Store that stole credentials from Facebook users.Facebook app logoThese apps, found on iOS and Android, posed as VPNs, photo editors, games, business apps, and other categori.....»»
NordPass joins FIDO Alliance to help change people’s habits when it comes to passwords
NordPass, Nord Security’s password management company, announced that it had joined the FIDO Alliance, a global coalition working to provide open and free authentication standards to help reduce the world’s reliance on passwords. Having alrea.....»»
A big step toward treating tuberculosis without risking antibiotic resistance
Tuberculosis, an infectious disease that killed 1.5 million people in 2020, is most commonly treated with a cocktail of four drugs that must be taken for up to six months. This treatment plan, however, can have the unintended consequence of leading t.....»»
New phishing method looks just like the real thing, but it steals your passwords
This new phishing method could make it possible for hackers to steal important data by cloning a trustworthy website or app in Application Mode......»»
Protect your passwords with a lifetime subscription to Enpass for 50% off
TL;DR: As of Oct. 2, you can get a lifetime subscription to Enpass Password Manager for $39.99, rather than $79.99. That's a savings of 50%.A recent security report by SpyCloud found that around 64% of people don’t change their password even af.....»»
The best password managers for all your online accounts
Let's be honest, passwords are starting to rule our lives. Or more specifically, having to create strong, complex passwords — and then actually remembering what those passwords are — has become one of modern life's most arduous chores. We.....»»
Is mandatory password expiration helping or hurting your password security?
For decades cybersecurity professionals held tight to the idea that passwords needed to be changed on a regular basis. In recent years, however, organizations such as NIST and Microsoft have abandoned this longstanding best practice and are now recom.....»»
How to view and manage compromised passwords on iOS 16
Here's how to identify which of your passwords have been compromised and how to change them on your iPhone.It's essential to maintain good digital health. This includes, but is not limited to, creating strong passwords that are not easily guessed.In.....»»
Many businesses are still just using passwords to stay safe
Employees still consider the password the best security option, despite sharing it with friends and colleagues......»»
Amazon Hardware Event liveblog
Amazon's annual hardware event is happening at Noon Eastern on September 28, and we're going to liveblog the heck out of it......»»
Microsoft is doing away with passwords for Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop users will get a unified sign-in experience without using passwords......»»
New malware can steal your credit card details — and it’s spreading fast
New subscription-based malware is making the rounds, and it can steal anything from passwords to your credit card details......»»
This new Windows 11 feature will help you protect your passwords
The latest Windows 11 update comes with a new feature that will help you make sure your Windows password is protected. Here's how it works......»»