Tips to make your passwords stronger
The first Thursday of May is World Password Day, a day to remind ourselves of the importance of making our digital lives more secure. For better or worse, just about everything we do is connected,…
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NordPass review: The VPN experts can now look after your passwords
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Easy to set up and use Good security features Decent free tier Cons Password import from Keychain only via a Mac Best features are on paid tier Our Verdict…
UK outlaws awful default passwords on connected devices
Enlarge / A group of Black Friday online shopping purchases photographed in delivery boxes filled with polystyrene packing pellets, taken on September 13, 2019. (Photo by Neil Godwin/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Getty Images If…
Roku’s massive hack is why you shouldn’t reuse passwords
Life online can differ wildly from the real world—especially when security is involved. It’s not likely someone will break into your home if you lose your house keys. But leaked login info? That puts a…
Dashlane review: Passwords and plenty more
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Plenty of features, Excellent password generator Solid security Huge value Family & Friends package Cons No native desktop apps Free tier limited to 25 passwords Our Verdict Great tools,…
1Password review – Keep your passwords safe and secure
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful security Supports Passkeys Can store other secure information Cons Appearance is clean but a little tame Our Verdict An easy to use and reliable password manager with strong…
Microsoft employees exposed internal passwords in security lapse
Microsoft has resolved a security lapse that exposed internal company files and credentials to the open internet. Security researchers Can Yoleri, Murat Özfidan and Egemen Koçhisarlı with SOCRadar, a cybersecurity company that helps organizations find…
How to find your saved Wi-Fi passwords in Windows
When you connect your laptop to a wireless network, you usually have to log in with a password. This is true in cafés and libraries, for example – but also when we are in our…
Pokemon resets some users passwords after hacking attempts
The Pokemon Company said it detected hacking attempts against some of its users and reset those user account passwords. Last week, an alert was visible on Pokemon’s official support website, which said that “following an…
How to protect your Chrome passwords with Windows Hello
Passwords stored in Chrome are convenient, but they can also expose you to risk. Share your device with someone else, and they can log into any website with saved credentials. At least, they can if…