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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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….....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»