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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......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailMay 6th, 2022

DashLane launches passwordless login, here’s who can use it for now

Back in May, password manager DashLane announced it was working on ditching the master password for its credential vaults. Now, the company has launched its initial wave of access to the feature and says it is the “first credential manager” to of.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 15th, 2023

How worried should we be about the “AutoSpill” credential leak in Android password managers?

This newly discovered vulnerability is real, but it's more nuanced than that. Enlarge / Close up of hand holding smartphone and screen applications with unlocking mobile phones. Concept of technological safety. (credit: Getty Im.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 13th, 2023

Many popular websites still cling to password creation policies from 1985

A significant number of popular websites still allow users to choose weak or even single-character passwords, researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have found. Websites’ lax creation policies for passwords The researchers used an autom.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 12th, 2023

If you think your password is secure, think again

Do you think the password you’ve chosen for your bank or social media is secure? You might think so, but in reality it might not be. The post If you think your password is secure, think again appeared first on Phandroid. Choosing a passw.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 5th, 2023

Delinea Secret Server enhancements increase privileged access management adoption

Delinea announced new features for Secret Server to improve usability and increase PAM adoption across organizations. These enhancements optimize how privileged users interact with the vault through Web Password Filler and Connection Manager, while n.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 30th, 2023

Proton Drive arrives for macOS with full end-to-end encrypted cloud storage

Proton has released a number of updates and new privacy-focused solutions this year including family plans, its end-to-end Proton Pass password manager, and more. Now the company has launched a native Mac app for its Proton Drive secure cloud storage.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 24th, 2023

Super Mario RPG: Sunken Ship password solution

Super Mario RPG brings back a tricky password puzzle in the Sunken Ship. Here's the solution if you need help......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 17th, 2023

LastPass and Acronis join forces to strenghten password protection for MSPs

LastPass and Acronis announced a partnership to provide password management integration for managed service providers (MSPs) using Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, an all-in-one data and cybersecurity protection platform. The integration, accessible from.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 8th, 2023

Bitwarden password manager now rolling out passkey support

The popular password manager Bitwarden announced on Tuesday that it’s now rolling out support for passkeys to its users. The news follows a Bitwarden survey last month revealing that 68% of software developers have been using passkeys for work appl.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 7th, 2023

ExpressVPN now features built-in password manager, included with subscription

ExpressVPN, which has now amassed more than 4 million subscribers, announced on Monday that the service now includes a full-fledged password manager with no additional app or subscription required. It’s a familiar tune, and this rendition is called.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 6th, 2023

How global password practices are changing

Password health and hygiene improved globally over the past year, reducing the risk of account takeover for consumers and businesses, according to Dashlane. Password reuse remains prevalent, however, leaving user accounts particularly vulnerable to p.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 6th, 2023

Best Password managers to protect your data on iOS and macOS

Using unique and strong passwords for every website is a must for internet security. Too few people know how to do this, and that's where password managers come in and can make online life easier.There's no doubt about it, actually doing the work to.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 6th, 2023

iLeakage attack resurrects Spectre with password and website data extraction

Spectre can't stay dead despite numerous attempts by Apple to patch it, with iLeakage the latest attack vector to utilize speculative execution demonstrated by researchers.iLeakage attackApple's move to Apple Silicon processors hasn't stopped specula.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 26th, 2023

Amazon goes password-free on iOS and the web with passkey

The password is one step closer to becoming a thing of the past now that Amazon has adopted passkey technology. The online shopping giant is introducing support for passkey starting today with iOS and the web. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 25th, 2023

1Password says its internal Okta account was breached in security incident

If you keep tabs on the information security world, you know Okta’s recent support systems breach has been all the talk. Now 1Password, a popular password manager trusted by millions of people and over 100,000 businesses, reports that threat actors.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 25th, 2023

Hackers targeted 1Password after Okta breach, but your logins are safe

Password manager 1Pasword has just disclosed that hackers gained access to its systems. Luckily, nothing of value was taken, but it’s still a worrying incident......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 24th, 2023

1Password was just breached by hackers, but your logins are safe

Password manager 1Pasword has just disclosed that hackers gained access to its systems. Luckily, nothing of value was taken, but it’s still a worrying incident......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 24th, 2023

1Password detects “suspicious activity” in its internal Okta account

1Password CTO says investigation found no compromise of user data or sensitive systems. Enlarge (credit: 1Password) 1Password, a password manager used by millions of people and more than 100,000 businesses, said it detec.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 24th, 2023

Hackers are using this incredibly sneaky trick to hide malware

Watch out next time you click a Google Ad, as hackers have a new way to make malware sites almost impossible to spot. Now, a password manager has fallen victim......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 20th, 2023

Legacy authentication leads to growing consumer frustration

Despite widespread usage of passwords lingering on, consumers want to use stronger, more user-friendly alternatives, according to FIDO Alliance. Entering a password manually without any form of additional authentication was the most commonly used aut.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 20th, 2023