Hackers are spreading fake password manager ransomware via Bing ads
For as long as I’ve been on the internet, I’ve been warned not to download anything without verifying it first, especially if it’s a program or executable. It’s as true…
Welp, Nvidia’s RTX 5090 can crack an 8-digit password in 3 hours
I have bad news for everyone with weak passwords. A hacker can guess your laziest random passwords in the same amount of time it takes to watch a movie. It…
Sharing a Max password? Those gentle warnings are about to get firmer
Those “gentle” reminders to stop sharing Max passwords are about to get tougher, the top exec from the streamer warns. Warner Bros. Discovery streaming CEO JB Perette, the top exec…
Get ready to start paying $8/mo for Max password sharing
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Last year, Max announced its intent to start enforcing its rules against sharing account credentials. After a few months of warnings, the service will…
Why I prefer this lo-fi password manager over swanky modern ones
Password managers are something everyone should have, but you probably don’t want to spend much time or energy thinking about it. You want to set it, forget it, and let…
Google Password Manager is making it easier to wipe all saved credentials, here’s how (APK teardown)
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google Password Manager could soon get a one-tap solution that allows users to easily delete all saved passwords and passkeys. We’ve enabled the feature…
A single default password exposes access to dozens of apartment buildings
A security researcher says the default password shipped in a widely used door access control system allows anyone to easily and remotely access door locks and elevator controls in dozens…
Stop saving your email login in your password manager
Bitwarden is a beloved password manager for good reason—it’s feature-rich and its paid subscriptions cost bare pennies ($10/yr). The service is also proactive about continually strengthening security for its users.…
Chrome may soon offer a new automated password change feature
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Chrome is testing an AI-powered automated password change feature in Canary. The feature kicks in once Chrome detects breached passwords and can automatically…
Your password sucks. But does your PIN code suck too?
Password health is important, but don’t overlook the humble PIN, too. Often just four digits, it stands between bad actors and major parts of your life: your bank account, your…