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Max is about to tell password sharers they have to pay more

Streaming services continue to crack down on password sharing. Netflix and Disney+ have both done it recently, and soon Max will join them. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxNov 7th, 2024

Most people still rely on memory or pen and paper for password management

Bitwarden surveyed 2,400 individuals from the US, UK, Australia, France, Germany, and Japan to investigate current user password practices. The survey shows that 25% of respondents globally reuse passwords across 11-20+ accounts, and 36% admit to usi.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Apple @ Work: Over 52% of workers try to memorize and reuse the same password across multiple apps at work

Apple @ Work is brought to you by Kolide by 1Password, the device trust solution that ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your apps. Close the Zero Trust access gap for Okta. Learn more or watch the demo. World Password Da.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Here’s how to protect against iPhone password reset attacks [U]

One of the latest attacks on iPhone sees malicious parties abuse the Apple ID password reset system to inundate users with iOS prompts to take over their accounts. Here’s how you can protect against iPhone password reset attacks (often called “MF.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Password crackdown leads to more income for Netflix

Netflix to stop reporting subscriber numbers, prioritizing viewer engagement instead. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg) Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing helped the streaming service blow past Wall Street’s earnings.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

LastPass users targeted by vishing attackers

The CryptoChameleon phishing kit is being leveraged by vishing attackers looking to trick LastPass users into sharing their master password. “Initially, we learned of a new parked domain (help-lastpass[.]com) and immediately marked the website.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

LastPass users targeted in phishing attacks good enough to trick even the savvy

Campaign used email, SMS, and voice calls to trick targets into divulging master passwords. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Password-manager LastPass users were recently targeted by a convincing phishing campaign that use.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

How to Share a Wi-Fi Password With iPhone

You can share your Wi-Fi password with friends, family, and co-workers with your iPhone. It’s a simple process and we’ll show you how to do it, and how to fix issues with Wi-Fi sharing, in this guide. When you have friends or family over.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Forgot your Mac password? Here’s how to reset it

Forgetting your MacOS password is never a great feeling, but there’s a couple of ways you’ll be able to reset this key login info. Here’s a guide to help......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Disney is about to start blocking password sharing, here’s when

Following Netflix’s successful implementation of anti-password sharing features, Disney+ and Hulu will soon follow suit. The company has discussed its plans to crack down on password sharing multiple times, but now CEO Bob Iger has further confirme.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Hulu & Disney+ Password Crackdown Coming, Here’s When

A password sharing crackdown is coming to some Disney products later this year according to company CEO, Bob Iger. Following in the footsteps of rivals like Netflix, Disney plans to block password sharing on popular apps like Disney+ and Hulu in 2024.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

How to change your Gmail password

Changing your password is an important step in online security. Emails can contain a lot of personal data about you. Here's how to change your Gmail password......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Here’s how to protect against iPhone password reset attacks

One of the latest attacks on iPhone sees malicious parties abuse the Apple ID password reset system to inundate users with iOS prompts to take over their accounts. Here’s how you can protect against iPhone password reset attacks (often called “MF.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Apple users targeted by sophisticated phishing attack to reset their ID password

There are many known phishing attacks that target users of Apple devices to gain access to their Apple ID. However, a new “elaborate” attack uses a bug in the Apple ID password reset feature with “push bombing” or “MFA fatigue” techniques.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

“MFA Fatigue” attack targets iPhone owners with endless password reset prompts

Rapid-fire prompts sometimes followed with spoofed calls from "Apple support." Enlarge / They look like normal notifications, but opening an iPhone with one or more of these stacked up, you won't be able to do much of anything un.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

If you"re getting dozens of password reset notifications, you"re being attacked

Apple users are becoming the target of a new wave of phishing attacks called "MFA Bombing" that relies on user impatience, and a bug in Apple's password reset mechanism.An example of the Apple ID password reset notificationPhishing attacks often rely.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

The best password managers for 2024

The internet can be a scary place, especially without a proper password manager. Here's a list of the best password managers you can get right now......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Proton launches passkey support, says access is ‘free’ and ‘universal’ as the tech should be

Proton is out with support for passkeys today with its open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager Proton Pass. Notably, the company calls out big tech’s approach to passkey support as making their walled gardens taller, while Proton’s app.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

LastPass suffers worldwide outage causing site 404 error

Update: LastPass told 9to5Mac that a product release caused the outage. Details below. It’s not just you. LastPass, the popular password manager used by over 33 million people, suffered from widespread downtime this morning. It only appeared to.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Attack wrangles thousands of web users into a password-cracking botnet

Ongoing attack targeting thousands of sites, continues to grow. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Attackers have transformed hundreds of hacked sites running WordPress software into command-and-control servers that force vi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Max confirms 2024 password crackdown, explores adding transactional ads

WBD looking for ways to grow newfound streaming business profitability. Enlarge / Max viewers will soon need their own account to watch Ellie in The Last of Us (credit: Liane Hentscher/HBO) Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024