Google Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

As part of last December’s Pixel Feature Drop , we introduced a new feature to Google Password Manager: passkey upgrades. With this new feature, Google Password Manager will let you discover which of your accounts support passkeys, and help you upgrade with just a few taps.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 16, 2025

How Scammers Exploit Emotion and Technology Scammers rely on emotional manipulation and increasingly tech to catch people off guard especially when were distracted, tired, or just trying to get through a busy day. Auto-fill Exploits: A small but critical sign when your password manager doesnt autofill it might be a scam site.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2025

In 2013, Intel introduced World Password Day to remind people of the importance of strong passwords. But over time, the number of passwords we use, and the necessary strengths have grown so much that the system has become practically unusable without a password manager. or higher.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 11, 2021

The post Kaseya Ransomware Attack, PrintNightmare Zero-day, Kaspersky Password Manager Vulnerability appeared first on The Shared Security Show. The post Kaseya Ransomware Attack, PrintNightmare Zero-day, Kaspersky Password Manager Vulnerability appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The attacks on password managers and their users continue as Bitwarden and 1Password users have reported seeing paid ads for phishing sites in Google search results for the official login page of the password management vendors.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 28, 2024

Google has apologized for a malfunction that prevented many Windows users from finding or saving their passwords in the Chrome browser. The issue, which arose on July 24 and persisted for nearly 18 hours... The post Google Patches Chrome Password Manager Bug After Mass Outage appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 11, 2025

NordPass is a secure password manager for storing and auto-filling passwords. Learn how to set it up, save logins, and explore its features.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 15, 2025

Instead of focusing on accessible, impactful solutions like human risk management, we gravitate toward shiny new technologiestools and systems that feel exciting, measurable, and comfortably within our domain of expertise. Technology feels tangible, and it gives us a sense of control in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 2, 2025

Googles password manager within the Android operating system now supports the use of passkeysoffering users a more secure The post Google Password Manager Adds Passkeys, Future Export Teased appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2022

Therefore, it is theoretically possible to guess the correct combination f any static password from a single attempt, though the probability of success is small. The larger point is that any static password can be cracked by the brute force method. This has led to two branches of modifications: biometrics and dynamic passwords.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

. “You hand that over to a person who used to mine Ethereum or Bitcoin, and if they have a large enough dictionary [of pre-computed hashes] then you can essentially break 60-70 percent of the hashed passwords in a day or two,” said Fabian Wosar , chief technology officer at security firm Emsisoft. Don’t re-use passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Organizations, in particular, should educate employees on the dangers of phishing, enforce strict email filtering policies, and consider advanced security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password managers configured for URL matching.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

Use unique, strong passwords, and store them in a password manager. Many people get hacked from having guessable or previously compromised passwords. Good passwords are long, random, and unique to each account, which means it’s impossible for a human to manage them on their own. Everything.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Thankfully, customers can still visit physical stores to purchase their favorite treats, but the incident reminds us of our operational reliance on interconnected technologies. Strong Password Management: Enforce strong, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication to protect against unauthorized access.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

Alex Holden is founder and chief technology officer of Hold Security , a Milwaukee-based security consultancy. ” Alissa Knight , a senior analyst with the Aite Group , a financial and technology analyst firm, said such attacks highlight the need to get rid of passwords altogether.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 6, 2019

Don't reuse passwords for anything important -- ­and get a password manager to remember them all. Once that happens, the market will step in and provide companies with the technologies they can use to secure your data. Enable two-factor authentication for all important accounts whenever possible.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The only problem is that my identity manager is not interoperable. But that will change thanks to modern technologies based on blockchains. . The only way of sharing secrets at large scale is via decentralized technologies like blockchain.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 16, 2025

This is the same technology that now flirts with people online for you and automatically writes heartfelt consolatory emails on behalf of heartless administrators. Don’t reuse passwords. Use a trusted password manager to keep those passwords safe and easily accessible. Protect your PC.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

But as technology advances, so do the threats. Password Manager Ensures your passwords are strong and secure, while also making them easy to access and manage. Password Manager Helps you securely store and manage your login credentials. Dedicated to innovation New threats emerge daily.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2022

Passwordless technology is certainly ready for prime time; innovative solutions from suppliers like Cisco’s Duo, Hypr, OneLogin and Veridium have been steadily gaining traction in corporate settings for the past few years. Fortifications, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password managers, proved to be mere speed bumps.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2025

Harnessing a powerful hands-on lab platform, cutting-edge technology, a global video distribution network, and world-class instructors, INE Security is the top training choice for Fortune 500 companies worldwide for cybersecurity training in business and for IT professionals looking to advance their careers.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just 15 percent of people use a password manager. Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts. Creating strong, unique passwords is simple enough, as any person can throw a cat at a keyboard and likely fulfill the password requirements for most online accounts.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2020

His other password packages, which he said are not all pictured in the above screen shot and total more than 4 terabytes in size, are less than a year old, Sanixer explained.” “Today, it is even a more common occurrence to see mixing new and old breached credentials,” Holden said.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Much of this comes back to the old chestnut about how involved users should be in the whole decision-making process around the trustworthiness of a URL and indeed, how proactive technology should be to help them with this task. So, can we just take the humans out of the picture and instead identify phishing sites with the technology?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

As we celebrate Change Your Password Day on February 1st and 2FA Day on February 2nd, theres no better time to rethink and upgrade how we protect our digital lives. 2025 must be the year we adopt modern security practices, such as passkeys, phishing-resistant 2FA, and password managers, to ensure safer, stronger authentication for everyone.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2025

Regardless of your political views, we must all agree that equipping our government with best cybersecurity talent, technology, and resources is critical to protecting our national interests," said Bruce Jenkins, CISO at Black Duck. "Cybersecurity is the new battleground for geopolitics, espionage, warfare, and even economic development.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Armed with BitLocker To Go, the attackers manipulate the registry, primarily to create the branches and keys that the Trojan needs to operate: That done, Lumma, again using the utility, searches the victim’s device for files associated with various cryptocurrency wallets and steals them: Then, the attackers view browser extensions related to (..)

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

And while I'm here questioning CommBank's logic, what the hell is going on with this : 1Password has an open letter to banks on precisely this because its awful advice steeped in legacy misunderstandings of both technology and human brains. We take security seriously, and use industry-leading technology to protect your accounts.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

At least nine entities across the technology, defense, healthcare, energy, and education industries were compromised by leveraging a recently patched critical vulnerability in Zoho's ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus self-service password management and single sign-on (SSO) solution.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

In 2013, for example, the FIDO Alliance was created to solve the world’s password problem by replacing login technology. While big tech phases in new authentication solutions, Dashlane — a password manager used by more than 20,000 companies and more than 15 million users — made a full switch. The Natural Log-in Evolution.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2024

Crooks targeted a LastPass employee using deepfake technology to impersonate the company’s CEO in a fraudulent scheme. In a fraudulent scheme, criminals used deepfake technology to impersonate LastPass ‘s CEO, targeting an employee of the company. ” reported LastPass.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2020

We have taken steps across our technology, processes and employee education, to help prevent these types of attacks in the future.” In cases where passwords are used, pick unique passwords and consider password managers.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2023

Digital fraud and cybersecurity risks are always with us, and they’re constantly changing as businesses open new channels and adopt new technologies that criminals work to exploit. Data breaches are an especially thorny problem, with millions of customer records breached every year, and even password managers becoming vulnerable targets.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 10, 2022

Also read: Best Password Managers & Tools for 2022. Leveraging credentials has only become easier in recent years, according to Alicia Townsend, technology evangelist with identity management firm OneLogin. … Many password managers are free; start using them.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Yet, technology alone isn’t all that’s required. This includes consumers, employees, company owners, managers, senior executives and board members. Use a password manager. It’s clear that we will continue to be reliant on usernames and passwords to access online services for some time to come.

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Webroot

MAY 5, 2025

Deepfake technology Deepfake technology , powered by AI, can create realistic audio and video content that mimics the appearance and voice of trusted individuals. Identity protection and antivirus Invest in all-in-one protection for your identity that includes a password manager, VPN, antivirus and even dark web monitoring.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

According to a blog post written by Ali Sarraf , a product manager with Chrome, here is how passkeys will work with Chrome: "On Android your passkeys will be securely synced through Google Password Manager or, in future versions of Android, any other password manager that supports passkeys.".

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