PSA: Don"t use your pet"s name as your password
Privacy experts have been warning us for years not to use personal information in passwords, but we all know it's hard to teach old dogs new tricks. A survey released Thursday by digital safety platform Aura found 39 percent of pet owners in the U.S......»»
Forgot your Apple Vision Pro password? Apparently there’s no easy way to recover it
Apple Vision Pro is now available in the U.S., and we’ve already learned a lot about what the device can and can’t do. And one of the things that some users have now discovered is that there’s no easy way to reset or remove the password from a.....»»
How to reset your Apple password on iPhone or web
Nothing's more annoying than getting locked out when you're downloading an app or trying to work on something......»»
How to password-protect an Excel file on Windows and Mac
Sending Excel files containing crucial financial and business data has risks. To add a layer of protection, you should learn to password protect an Excel file......»»
Hulu, Disney+ password crackdown kills account sharing on March 14
New subscribers are already banned from sharing logins outside their household. Enlarge / Selena Gomez and Martin Short on the set of Only Murders in the Building on February 14, 2022, in New York City. Hulu and Disne.....»»
Hulu and Disney+ password sharing crackdown, after Netflix
Following in the footsteps of Netflix, both Hulu and Disney+ password sharing crackdowns are now underway. Disney+ began its clampdown in Canada, and is now emailing US members to announce new terms and conditions which specifically include restr.....»»
Yes, Hulu is cracking down on password sharing, too
If you're sharing a Hulu account with someone who doesn't live with, beware. Hulu is going to crack down on the practice and will suspend or terminate accounts that don't comply......»»
Twitter / X: You can now use Face ID, Touch ID to sign in. Here’s how.
iOS users can set up Face ID or Touch ID login for the X app on their device following these steps. Sick of always manually typing in your password on Elon Musk's X? Do multiple people in your household use your devices so things like password.....»»
X is finally going to allow passkeys - but only for some users
The microblogging site formerly known as Twitter will now let users login without a password - but only on iPhone......»»
Attackers can steal NTLM password hashes via calendar invites
A recently patched vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook (CVE-2023-35636) that can be used by attackers to steal users’ NTLM v2 hashes can be exploited by adding two headers to an email carrying a specially crafted file, security researcher Dolev.....»»
Microsoft network breached through password-spraying by Russia-state hackers
Senior execs' emails accessed in network breach that wasn't caught for 2 months. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Russia-state hackers exploited a weak password to compromise Microsoft’s corporate network and accessed em.....»»
Password Manager Statistics 2024 By Reasons, Market Revenue, Device Use, User Behavior and Subscription
Introduction Password Manager Statistics: Amid cyber crimes, protecting one’s […] Introduction Password Manager Statistics: Amid cyber crimes, protecting one’s social or banking accounts is as important as protecting the i.....»»
Microsoft network breached through password-spraying by Russian-state hackers
Senior execs' emails accessed in network breach that wasn't caught for 2 months. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Russia-state hackers exploited a weak password to compromise Microsoft’s corporate network and accessed em.....»»
Researcher uncovers one of the biggest password dumps in recent history
Roughly 25 million of the passwords have never been seen before by widely used service. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Nearly 71 million unique credentials stolen for logging into websites such as Facebook, Roblox, eBay,.....»»
Researcher uncovers one of the biggest password breaches in recent history
Roughly 25 million of the passwords have never been seen before by widely used service. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Nearly 71 million unique credentials stolen for logging into websites such as Facebook, Roblox, eBay,.....»»
A “ridiculously weak” password causes disaster for Spain’s No. 2 mobile carrier
BGP tampering caused by poor security hygiene causes major outage for Orange España. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Orange España, Spain’s second-biggest mobile operator, suffered a major outage on Wednesday after an.....»»
A “ridiculously weak“ password causes disaster for Spain’s No. 2 mobile carrier
BGP tampering caused by poor security hygiene causes major outage for Orange España. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Orange España, Spain’s second-biggest mobile operator, suffered a major outage on Wednesday after an.....»»
LastPass prompting users to set a stronger master password after major security incident
LastPass faced a major attack in 2022 after hackers gained access to sensitive user data through an exploit found on the computer of one of the engineers working for the company. More than two years after this incident, LastPass has now announced new.....»»
Newly discovered malware can be used to hijack your Google account, even after you’ve logged out
Newly discovered malware can apparently be used to hijack your Google account, even after you’ve logged out and if you changed your password. The post Newly discovered malware can be used to hijack your Google account, even after you’ve logged ou.....»»
How to set a temporary password on the Yale Assure Lock 2
The Yale Assure Lock 2 lets you create temporary passwords, which is perfect for short-term rentals or visiting family members. Here's how it works......»»
1Password’s one-click logins and secure online shopping now 40% off for the holidays
1Password is now offering folks a chance to secure a yearly subscription to its wonderful password management and online security system at 40% off. 1Password is an indispensable tool for managing the multitude of passwords and login credentials all.....»»