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......»»
Eddie Bauer changed its logo because Gen Z doesn’t read cursive
After nearly 60 years of its distinctive cursive script, the outdoor retailer is ditching the script for blocky text and a goose. After 59 years, outdoor outfitter Eddie Bauer is trading its cursive logo for something a bit more tangible: a goose.Re.....»»
iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma automatically generate Apple ID passkeys
Now that iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma are available, you can forgo entering your password on icloud.com and apple.com domains thanks to newly added passkey support. Any Apple site on the web can rely instead on Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate your log.....»»
Google is killing your passwords, and security experts are (mostly) happy
Google is pushing for users to set passkeys as the default log-in option. A former FBI expert says it's good progress, but you should still be cautious......»»
Google will now make passkeys the default for personal accounts
Support was first offered in May, but now Google suggests it as the default choice. Enlarge / A Google-created splash image on the passkey theme. (credit: Google) Google is taking a big step toward making passkeys the de.....»»
Google looks to do away with passwords, making "passkeys" the default option
Google is looking to make passwords obsolete by prompting users to create passkeys to unlock accounts and devices with a fingerprint, face scan or pin number......»»
World can"t "unplug" existing energy system: COP28 head
The president of the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai called on Sunday for governments to abandon "fantasies" such as hastily ditching existing energy infrastructure in pursuit of climate goals......»»
Apple considered ditching Google for DuckDuckGo in Safari’s private mode
But Apple exec argued DuckDuckGo wasn't as private as believed. Enlarge / Apple AI executive and former Google search lead John Giannandrea. (credit: Steve Jennings / TechCrunch / Flickr) In iOS 17, Apple recently made i.....»»
Cloaked’s privacy app and web-based platform put people in control of their personal data
Cloaked has launched its privacy app and web-based platform that gives people control of their personal data by creating unlimited, secure identities, including working phone numbers, emails, usernames and passwords, in real time. As it exits beta, t.....»»
How to use Passkeys in Windows 11
Passkeys are a great way to streamline your login for a range of services, and now you can store them on your PC too. Here's how to use them in Windows 11......»»
Disney+ to begin crackdown on password sharing
Disney+ is following in the footsteps of rival streaming service Netflix and is about to get tough with those sharing passwords......»»
Microsoft is bringing passkeys to Windows 11
Microsoft has announced the rollout of support for passkeys in Windows 11, giving users a better security alternative to passwords. The post Microsoft is bringing passkeys to Windows 11 appeared first on Phandroid. The problem with passwor.....»»
1Password introduces mobile support for passkeys
1Password customers can now create, manage, and sign in with passkeys on a growing number of websites and apps, providing cross-platform access on iOS 17 and Android 14, as well as all major web browsers on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Later this fall, 1.....»»
WhatsApp testing out support for passkeys
In the latest WhatsApp beta, it appears that the company is testing out support for passkey. The post WhatsApp testing out support for passkeys appeared first on Phandroid. The method of securing an account using a username and password sy.....»»
Never use your master password as a password on other accounts
One in three Americans now use password managers, up from one in five in 2022, according to an online poll by Security.org that quizzed 1,051 American adults on how they use passwords and password managers. How users choose and use password managers.....»»
Chrome for Mac will soon let you access iCloud Keychain passkeys
Back in July, Apple made it so that Chrome on Mac could access iCloud Keychain passwords via an updated browser extension. Chrome 118 will soon let you access passkeys stored in iCloud Keychain. more….....»»
This dangerous new Mac malware steals your credit card info
A dangerous new strain of Mac malware has emerged that uses deceptive tactics to steal your passwords, credit card info, and more. Here’s how to stay safe......»»
This damaging cyberattack could steal your passwords over Wi-Fi
Low-skilled and poorly-equipped hackers can still get a hold of some of your passwords over Wi-Fi......»»
Password-stealing Linux malware served for 3 years and no one noticed
It's not too late to check if a Linux device you use was targeted. Enlarge / A digital Trojan horse. (credit: Getty Images | posteriori) A download site surreptitiously served Linux users malware that stole passwords and.....»»
Security or performance? With this AMD vulnerability, you can’t have both
This AMD Zen 2 vulnerability has the potential to steal your passwords, but if you want a fix, you'll need to make a tough decision......»»
Passkey: Which popular apps and services offer the new feature?
Apple announced support for passkeys across its platforms in 2022, and and many major apps and services have adopted the feature. Here's a look at a few of them.Apple passkey registrationPasskeys are a way to reach a passwordless future. With the sec.....»»