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fromThe Hacker News
50 minutes ago
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Study Uncovers 25 Password Recovery Attacks in Major Cloud Password Managers

Several major cloud-based password managers are vulnerable to multiple password recovery attacks enabling integrity breaches or full organizational vault compromise.
fromTheregister
3 hours ago
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Password managers don't protect secrets if pwned

Bitwarden, LastPass, and Dashlane can fail to protect credentials under server-compromise scenarios, allowing disclosure or alteration of user passwords.
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#phishing
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
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1Password's new anti-phishing feature targets your most inescapable vulnerability - here's how

fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
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1Password's new anti-phishing feature targets your most inescapable vulnerability - here's how

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fromwww.itpro.com
2 months ago

LastPass hit with ICO fine after 2022 data breach exposed 1.6 million users here's how the incident unfolded

LastPass failed customers and fell short on expectations that the company would employ robust measures to protect personal data. Password managers are a safe and effective tool for businesses and the public to manage their numerous login details and we continue to encourage their use, he said. However, as is clear from this incident, businesses offering these services should ensure that system access and use is restricted to ensure risks of attack are significantly reduced,
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#passkeys
fromZDNET
3 months ago
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What is a passkey authenticator? Only the key to our passwordless tomorrow

fromZDNET
4 months ago
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Your passkeys could be vulnerable to attack, and everyone - including you - must act

fromZDNET
3 months ago
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What is a passkey authenticator? Only the key to our passwordless tomorrow

fromZDNET
4 months ago
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Your passkeys could be vulnerable to attack, and everyone - including you - must act

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fromZDNET
3 months ago

My top 5 password managers for Linux - and my favorite works on Windows and MacOS too

Use a password manager on Linux; multiple open-source, feature-rich options like Bitwarden and Buttercup provide strong security, cross-platform support, and self-hosting choices.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Browser Password Managers Are Great, and a Terrible Idea

Browser password managers provide strong protection for many users, but third-party password managers still offer additional security and features.
Digital life
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Where Do Your Passwords Go When You Die?

Create a digital legacy plan with password managers' legacy features or digital executors to ensure online accounts, logins, and digital assets reach trusted people.
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fromThe Hacker News
5 months ago

Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More

Effective cybersecurity requires strategic alignment with business, trust, and geopolitics rather than relying solely on technical tools.
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fromFast Company
5 months ago

Dropbox Passwords is shutting down. Do this before your passwords are deleted for good

Dropbox Passwords will be shut down and all stored passwords deleted; users must choose and migrate to an alternative password manager.
fromThe Hacker News
5 months ago

DOM-Based Extension Clickjacking Exposes Popular Password Managers to Credential and Data Theft

Popular password manager plugins for web browsers have been found susceptible to clickjacking security vulnerabilities that could be exploited to steal account credentials, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and credit card details under certain conditions. The technique has been dubbed Document Object Model ( DOM)-based extension clickjacking by independent security researcher Marek Tóth, who presented the findings at the DEF CON 33 security conference earlier this month.
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