November 4, 2024 at 10:56AM Weak and reused passwords pose a significant risk to online security, with 88% of services relying on them. To enhance security, organizations should adopt robust password policies, utilize tools like password auditors and managers, implement multi-factor authentication, and prioritize user education and awareness to build a stronger defense against cyber … Read more
November 1, 2024 at 01:55PM LastPass is alerting users to a scam involving fake 5-star reviews promoting a fraudulent customer support number, 805-206-2892. Scammers trick users into providing remote access to their computers via a malicious website after calling the number, which is linked to a broader scheme targeting various companies. Users are advised not … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 09:48AM Google introduced passkey support in 2022 for Android and Chrome, allowing users to authenticate with biometric instead of passwords. Users can now save passkeys to Google Password Manager from Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, syncing them across devices for easier sign-ins. End-to-end encryption and a new Google Password Manager PIN … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 03:39AM Google introduced a Password Manager PIN for Chrome web users to securely sync passkeys across various devices. This PIN enhances security by end-to-end encrypting the passkeys, preventing access by anyone, including Google. Users can create a longer alpha-numeric PIN and are no longer required to scan a QR code. iOS … Read more
August 8, 2024 at 09:49AM 1Password for Mac versions prior to 8.10.36 are susceptible to a bug allowing attackers to steal vault items. 1Password Vaults securely manage passwords for various accounts, with the ability to be shared. Around 150,000 businesses and numerous individual consumers rely on 1Password. To address the vulnerability, users must update to … Read more
July 29, 2024 at 09:06AM Google apologized for an incident that affected its password manager for millions of Windows users, coinciding with Windows administrators mitigating the impact of a faulty CrowdStrike update. The issue, limited to Windows users on the M127 version of Chrome, prevented them from accessing saved passwords. The incident underscores the risks … Read more
July 26, 2024 at 03:08PM Google resolved a bug in Chrome’s Password Manager that caused user credentials to disappear for over 18 hours, affecting 2% of Windows users on Chrome 127. After fixing the issue and deploying a workaround, users were advised to restart their browser. If the fix didn’t apply, they were instructed to … Read more
June 7, 2024 at 03:53PM Apple is set to launch a standalone password manager, ‘Passwords’, with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 at the Worldwide Developers Conference. It aims to simplify and secure password management, potentially competing with established apps like Bitwarden and LastPass. Additionally, it may support multi-factor authentication, but Apple has not … Read more
February 22, 2024 at 02:19PM Bitwarden introduces new inline auto-fill menu to prevent credential theft through malicious forms and iframes. Features include visible warning prompts, restricted auto-fill to trusted sites, password protection, and extensive third-party testing. Users can customize settings for enhanced security and user experience, keeping auto-fill menu on top, allowing keyboard navigation, and … Read more
February 14, 2024 at 09:04AM The DuckDuckGo browser introduces a new end-to-end encrypted Sync & Backup feature, enabling private synchronization of bookmarks, passwords, and Email Protection settings across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. With no need for user accounts, the browser ensures data privacy, also addressing potential unauthorized syncing through a password requirement. Download … Read more