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Apple Vulnerability Can Expose iOS and macOS Passwords

By Megan Crouse October 27, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] This Safari vulnerability has not been exploited in the wild. Apple offers a mitigation, but the fix needs to be enabled manually. Image: ink drop/Adobe Stock Security researchers from…

Protect Your Passwords for Life for Just $25

By TechRepublic Academy October 27, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Automatically create and save passwords, fill in forms and logins, even securely share passwords and sync across all of your devices via WiFi. Image: StackCommerce You know that you…

Bad news – turns out even long passwords can be cracked easily

By lewis.maddison@futurenet.com (Lewis Maddison) September 30, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] If you thought using a longer password is better for your security than a short one, then you may want to think again.New research from Specops Software has found…

This damaging cyberattack could steal your passwords over Wi-Fi

By Team TeachToday September 13, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] A new cyberattack that is being called WiKI-Eve has been observed stealing certain passwords over Wi-Fi with a 90% success rate in most modern routers built since 2013.The attack…

1Password enables passkeys — a new option from passwords

By Karl Greenberg June 2, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Identity management company 1Password is spinning up a pair of new features that constitute a major shift away from passwords and toward their low-friction replacement: passkeys. Image: 1Password On…

This dangerous new Android malware can steal your passwords and 2FA codes

By Team TeachToday May 8, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Cybersecurity experts from Check Point Research recently discovered a new malware campaign targeting Android users in Easter Asia. In the campaign, the threat actors built mobile apps that mimicked…

Google Adds Passkey Option to Replace Passwords

By Megan Crouse May 4, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Storing passkeys directly on devices will cut down on successful phishing, Google suggests. Is it the beginning of the end for passwords? Image: Google Google Account holders can now…

Dashlane is ditching passwords – but not for passkeys

By lewis.maddison@futurenet.com (Lewis Maddison) May 4, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] One of the best password managers around has announced a new feature that will let its users login to their vaults with a master password.Passwordless Login will instead let…

Hackers steal passwords, emails from hookup websites

By Team TeachToday April 29, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Two gay hookup websites have been breached with sensitive and personal user data stolen and sold online, new reports have claimed.The databases, which are now being sold on dark…

Terrible Employee Passwords at World’s Largest Companies

By Lance Whitney March 30, 2023Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Find out the most commonly used weak passwords by industry and country, according to NordPass. Plus, get tips on creating strong passwords. Image: Vitalii Vodolazskyi/Adobe Stock You would think…