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iCloud Not Hacked, but Some Passwords in Criminals' Possession Reportedly Genuine
Independent media sources are backing up claims by a criminal group that it is in a position to wipe out hundreds of millions of iCloud accounts.
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Dropbox Confirms 2012 Breach Bigger Than Previously Known
"This is not a new security incident, and there is no indication that Dropbox user accounts have been improperly accessed."
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There's a New Way to Make Strong Passwords, and It's Way Easier
Passwords that once looked like this: "W@5hPo5t!," can now be this: "mycatlikesreadinggarfieldinthewashingtonpost."
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Could Skull Echos and Brainprints Replace the Password?
Studies highlight the push to figure out new alternatives to the traditional password, two-factor authentication and fingerprint scan to prove who you are.
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Amazon Resets Some Users' Passwords After Hackers Leak Credentials
The US-based e-commerce giant sent out emails saying it had found "a list of email addresses and passwords posted online."
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123456 Once Again Tops Annual 'Worst Passwords' List in 2015
According to the new data, "password" is still the second worst password people use.
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Google Is Trying to Kill Passwords. But What Should Replace Them?
Google's new test seems to be a lot like just taking the password part out of this common two-factor equation.
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Plex Hacked, User Account Details Being Held for Ransom
The popular media server admitted to being hacked, and is urging users to change their passwords immediately.
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Researchers Propose 'Brainprints' to Replace Fingerprints for Authentication
Fingerprints are 'non-cancellable.' Brainprints, on the other hand, are potentially cancellable.
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Now, Protect Your Google Account With Password Alert Extension for Chrome
The Password Alert extension for Google Chrome shows an alert to users whenever they type their Google passwords into an unauthorised Google login page.
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Security Researcher Publishes 10 Million Passwords Alongside Usernames
A site based on the leaked list from Burnett is live and allows anyone to check whether their account has been compromised based on partial search.
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The Belt-and-Suspenders Approach to Thwarting Hackers
You ought to be entitled to ask for the ability to make your logins more secure, beyond creating a different, airtight password.
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Keeping Confidential Personal Data Out of Hackers' Hands
Here are common-sense steps everyone can take to keep the effect of hackers to a minimum.
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Seven Ways to Create Better, Stronger Passwords
After news of a Russian crime ring with 1.2 billion passwords, now is a good time to review ways to protect yourself online.
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Researchers develop 'unbreakable' security codes inspired by nature
The newly patented method is inspired by how the heart and lung communicate with each other.
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iCloud Not Hacked, but Some Passwords in Criminals' Possession Reportedly Genuine
Independent media sources are backing up claims by a criminal group that it is in a position to wipe out hundreds of millions of iCloud accounts.
-
Dropbox Confirms 2012 Breach Bigger Than Previously Known
"This is not a new security incident, and there is no indication that Dropbox user accounts have been improperly accessed."
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There's a New Way to Make Strong Passwords, and It's Way Easier
Passwords that once looked like this: "W@5hPo5t!," can now be this: "mycatlikesreadinggarfieldinthewashingtonpost."
-
Could Skull Echos and Brainprints Replace the Password?
Studies highlight the push to figure out new alternatives to the traditional password, two-factor authentication and fingerprint scan to prove who you are.
-
Amazon Resets Some Users' Passwords After Hackers Leak Credentials
The US-based e-commerce giant sent out emails saying it had found "a list of email addresses and passwords posted online."
-
123456 Once Again Tops Annual 'Worst Passwords' List in 2015
According to the new data, "password" is still the second worst password people use.
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Google Is Trying to Kill Passwords. But What Should Replace Them?
Google's new test seems to be a lot like just taking the password part out of this common two-factor equation.
-
Plex Hacked, User Account Details Being Held for Ransom
The popular media server admitted to being hacked, and is urging users to change their passwords immediately.
-
Researchers Propose 'Brainprints' to Replace Fingerprints for Authentication
Fingerprints are 'non-cancellable.' Brainprints, on the other hand, are potentially cancellable.
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Now, Protect Your Google Account With Password Alert Extension for Chrome
The Password Alert extension for Google Chrome shows an alert to users whenever they type their Google passwords into an unauthorised Google login page.
-
Security Researcher Publishes 10 Million Passwords Alongside Usernames
A site based on the leaked list from Burnett is live and allows anyone to check whether their account has been compromised based on partial search.
-
The Belt-and-Suspenders Approach to Thwarting Hackers
You ought to be entitled to ask for the ability to make your logins more secure, beyond creating a different, airtight password.
-
Keeping Confidential Personal Data Out of Hackers' Hands
Here are common-sense steps everyone can take to keep the effect of hackers to a minimum.
-
Seven Ways to Create Better, Stronger Passwords
After news of a Russian crime ring with 1.2 billion passwords, now is a good time to review ways to protect yourself online.
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Researchers develop 'unbreakable' security codes inspired by nature
The newly patented method is inspired by how the heart and lung communicate with each other.
