Google Workspace Implements New Password Policies to Enhance Security
Google has announced significant changes to its password policies for Google Workspace, aimed at improving user security and protecting against unauthorized access.
The tech giant is phasing out support for Less Secure Apps (LSAs), which...
NIST Recommends New Rules for Password Security
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released updated guidelines for password security, marking a significant shift from traditional password practices.
These new recommendations, outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-63B, aim to enhance...
Meta Hit with $101 Million Fine for Storing Passwords in Plain Text
Meta has been slapped with a €91 million ($101 million) fine by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for storing hundreds of millions of user passwords in plaintext on its internal systems.
This security lapse,...
World Password Day 2024: Create Strong Passwords & Stay Safe Online
Today is an important day for online security as it marks World Password Day. This serves as a reminder to prioritize the use of strong and secure passwords to protect our online accounts and...
New U.K. Law Bans Default Passwords Like ‘1234’ On Smart Devices
The UK government has introduced a new law to improve the security of smart devices.
This law mandates that all smart devices sold in the country must not have weak, default passwords such as '1234'.
This...
11 Best Single Sign-On (SSO) Providers – 2024
Single Sign-On (SSO) enables users to access multiple applications conveniently using a single login credentials. Allow me to provide you with a fundamental overview of how it operates and the advantages it offers:
A single...
GitHub Wants All Users to Enable 2FA Before the End of 2023
GitHub, the omnipresent nexus for developers and their code, has embarked on a decisive initiative aimed at fortifying the security of the software supply chain.
In a groundbreaking announcement, the platform has set forth a...
AutoSpill Attack Steals Passwords From Password Managers
Password Managers have become increasingly important to smartphone users as they provide a high level of convenience to users for filling out the information on a web page or application instead of typing out...
1Password Hacked – Internal Systems Compromised to Access HAR File
Recently, 1Password detected suspicious activity on their Okta instance on September 29, but no user data or sensitive systems were compromised.
1Password is widely used as a popular password manager and security tool, trusted by...
Google Initiates the End of Passwords, Making Passkeys the Default for Users
Google, a well-known tech giant, has introduced a new feature called "passwordless by default". This feature aims to simplify the login process for users by eliminating the need for traditional passwords and instead relying...