Password Insanity
My mom is extraordinarily patient. Several weeks ago, I bought her a brand new Mac as a mother’s day present. She was using a 2010 Mac, and it was time for her to use one that didn’t have an endless spinning pinwheel of Mac slowness on it.....»»
Stop spam calls at the source by fighting data brokers with Incogni
Spam calls and robocalls flood our iPhones because our personal information is accessed through data brokers, but you can end the insanity with the help of online data removal services.Stop spam calls with IncogniThe number one commodity on the inter.....»»
How secure is the “Password Protection” on your files and drives?
People in certain professions, such as healthcare, law, and corporations, often rely on password protection when sending files via email, believing it provides adequate security against prying eyes. However, simple password protection on a PDF or Exc.....»»
Proton Pass now includes ‘Pass Monitor’ advanced identity and credential protection
Proton has been building out its suite of software with new services like Proton Pass, an end-to-end encrypted password manager, and more. Now Proton Pass is more powerful than ever with what the company calls “Pass Monitor” which has four layers.....»»
Microsoft, Google widen passkey support for its users
Since 2013, the first Thursday in May is marked as World Password Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the need for using strong, unique passwords to secure out digital lives. Despite decades of often-repeated statements proclaiming the de.....»»
Microsoft finally lets users sign into accounts with passkeys
Microsoft has rolled out support for passkeys to all consumer accounts, allowing users to log into services without using a password.Microsoft passkey supportPasskeys are slowly growing in popularity with services, since they offer a secure way to au.....»»
Passkey support comes to Word, Excel, and more for all consumer Microsoft accounts
We’re getting closer every day to a password-free future. Less than two years after Apple launched passkeys with iOS 16 and macOS 13, more and more companies continue adding support. Following in the footsteps of Amazon and Nintendo, among others,.....»»
Passwords under seven characters can be easily cracked
Any password under seven characters can be cracked within a matter of hours, according to Hive Systems. The time it takes to crack passwords increases Due to the widespread use of stronger password hashing algorithms to protect data, the time it take.....»»
UK outlaws awful default passwords on connected devices
The law aims to prevent global-scale botnet attacks. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) If you build a gadget that connects to the Internet and sell it in the United Kingdom, you can no longer make the default password "pass.....»»
How to change your Yahoo password on desktop and mobile
Updating your Yahoo account password is very easy. Here’s instructions on how to do it on a desktop PC or mobile device......»»
Some users are randomly getting locked out of their Apple ID accounts
Overnight, a notable portion of iCloud users were getting logged out of their accounts across all of their devices, and the only way back in was to perform a password reset.Web-based iCloud login pageThe log-outs weren't — or aren't, it's not clear.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»