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......»»
New WhatsApp feature further protects your chats from prying eyes
Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new feature for WhatsApp called Locked Chats that will protect your conversations behind a password. WhatsApp already protects your conversations with end-to-end encryption. The app even has a feature that.....»»
Microsoft is scanning the inside of password-protected zip files for malware
If you think a password prevents scanning in the cloud, think again. Enlarge Microsoft cloud services are scanning for malware by peeking inside users’ zip files, even when they’re protected by a password, several u.....»»
Dashlane is ditching passwords - but not for passkeys
Dashlane has announced Passwordless Login, meaning users will soon be able to access their vault without a master password......»»
Exclusive interview: 1Password CEO talks about the future of password managers with passkeys
World Password Day is celebrated on the first Thursday of May every year to raise awareness about the importance of password security. Ahead of this event, 1Password CEO Jeff Shiner spoke to 9to5Mac in an exclusive interview about what to expect in.....»»
Google rolls out an alternative to the password
The days of having to think up new passwords that aren't "password123" may be coming to an end -- at least on your Google accounts......»»
Dashlane announces passwordless login feature (but it’s not passkeys)
Dashlane, one of the most popular password management apps, is doing away with its so-called master password in favor of a new password-free solution. The company announced the news in a blog post, explaining that the new system will rely on biometr.....»»
Google Accounts are now going password-free
After announcing their plans last year, Google has revealed that they are now rolling out support for passkeys. A recent study has revealed that despite us being in 2023 and seeing all the online threats that we face on a daily basis, peo.....»»
Dashlane Passwordless Login eliminates the need to create a master password
Dashlane introduced Passwordless Login, a technology that eliminates the need to create a master password to access Dashlane. The company was the first password manager to offer an extension that supports passkeys and this is the next step in that ev.....»»
Google rolls out support for passkeys across its services
Ahead of World Password Day, Google now allows users to use passkeys to sign into their Google Accounts on all major platforms.Image Credit: GoogleOn Wednesday, Google announced that it began offering passkeys as an effort to move toward a "passwordl.....»»
No, 1Password wasn’t hacked – here’s what really happened
1Password users recently got a worrying alert saying their password manager Secret Keys had been changed behind their backs. Yet all was not what it seemed......»»
This vicious new malware version is now targeting password managers
ViperSoftX has been around for a while, but now it's more powerful than ever, and targeting popular password managers......»»
Study reveals top 20 most used passwords; 83% can be cracked in a second
Ahead of World Password Day on May 4, NordPass has released a report showing that “password habits die hard” with a list of the most used passwords in the US and 29 other countries. For the US, many of the usual suspects are on the list, however.....»»
Password reset woes could cost FTSE 100 companies $156 million each month
Password resets could unnecessarily cost FTSE 100 businesses over $156 million every month, according to MyCena Security Solutions. This raises the question of the necessity of password resets, at a time when organisations must identify cost savings.....»»
Netflix reportedly lost 330,000 subscribers in Spain following password-sharing crackdown
Earlier this year, Netflix started cracking down on password sharing in Spain. Anyone sharing their Netflix account must pay a €5.99 ($6.57) fee per month … The post Netflix reportedly lost 330,000 subscribers in Spain following password-shar.....»»
I’m a longtime 1Password user, but Proton Pass might make me switch
1Password is probably the first app I’d install on any new device. It’s my go-to password manager on all my devices. I’ve been advocating for … The post I’m a longtime 1Password user, but Proton Pass might make me switch appeare.....»»
Dashlane releases ‘first’ SSO powered by confidential computing
Dashlane Confidential SSO uses virtual machines to create an encrypted confidential computing environment for password management. Dashlane Confidential SSO uses virtual machines to create an encrypted confidential computing environment for passw.....»»
Proton launching end-to-end encrypted password manager beta as an iCloud Keychain alternative
Delivering on one of Proton Mail users’ top requests for years, Proton is starting the beta of its password manager. Naturally, coming from Proton, it features end-to-end encryption and is open source so anyone can audit the security features. Rea.....»»
The days of Netflix password sharing are coming to an end
We’ve known for a while that Netflix plans to cut down on password sharing, and it looks like that time is coming very soon. For years, Netflix has closed one eye to password sharing amongst users simply because they were making a ton o.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: April 19, 2023 – Netflix password sharing, Reality Pro headset features
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Enjoy the podcast.....»»
Netflix"s password sharing crackdown is coming to the US
Following its rollout around the world, Netflix's plan to stop people sharing their accounts is now due to start in the US before the end of July.Netflix logoNetflix inadvertently revealed the details of its strict password policy in February 2023, w.....»»