Longer passwords aren't safe from intensive cracking efforts
It’s important to have a password policy that blocks end users from creating weak passwords. But even strong passwords can be compromised.
It’s important to have a password policy that blocks end users from creating weak passwords. But even strong passwords can be compromised.
Enhanced Spellcheck features in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge web browsers transmit form data, including personally identifiable information (PII) and in some cases, passwords, to Google and Microsoft respectively.
A new malware gaining access to cryptocurrency wallets by exfiltrating content, passwords stored in the browser, and passphrases captured from the cli
LastPass denied any cyberattack and deemed the exposure of master passwords a result of possible credential stuffing attack.
The National Crime Agency hands over 225 million stolen passwords to a hack-checking site.
The world as we knew it changed over the last year but not our stupid love for “password” and “123456.”
A researcher combed through the Twitch leak and found what they said was evidence of PayPal chargebacks with names and emails; employees' emails; and more.
Google Chrome browser to offer users a new feature allowing them to identify and reset their compromised passwords with just one-click.
Google is rolling out a new Chrome on Android feature to help users change passwords compromised in data breaches with a single tap.
Microsoft is rolling out Edge 90, the latest version of Microsoft Edge. The update brings Kids Mode, Password Monitor, and an improved experience for searching through browsing history.
Millions of British people are using their pet's name as their online password, despite it being an easy target for hackers, a survey has found. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said 15% of the population used pets' names, 14% use a family member's name, and 13% pick a notable date. And 6% of people are still using "password" as all - or a part - of their password.
Password reuse across multiple accounts defeats the purpose of passwords, because one account’s exposure puts all the others at risk.
Misconfigured baby monitors lacking passwords or meant for local network use, together with RTSP device detail streaming, attract hackers.
About 3.27 billion stolen account logins have been posted to the RaidForums English-language cybercrime community in a 'COMB' collection.
With Chrome OS 88, you can now sign in to a website that supports WebAuthn by just using the PIN or fingerprint ID you're using to sign in to your Chromebook, no need for your password.
Google will add new capabilities to Chrome that will let you fix weak passwords and update your saved passwords in one place. These new updates are coming in the next few weeks as part of Chrome 88.
SINGAPORE - The personal information of 1.1 million RedMart user accounts was stolen from a customer database and put up for sale on an online forum. A spokesman from e-commerce giant Lazada, which owns e-grocer Redmart, confirmed the data breach on Friday (Oct 30) and said that the personal information stolen included names, phone numbers, e-mail, mailing addresses, encrypted passwords and partial credit card numbers.
Multiple chicken diners said their usernames and passwords were stolen and the accounts used to place high-volume orders.
Trump’s weak Twitter password and lack of basic two-factor authentication protections made it shockingly simple to hack his account, Dutch security researcher Victor Gevers reported.
Last year, Microsoft added support revealing passwords to help users verify them. The company is now working on an option that will allow Microsoft Edge users to disable the password reveal option.
