#passwords

#passwords

The new Google sign-in page has a more modern Material Design makeover with horizontal alignment for better screen compatibility.

The sign-in steps remain the same, with prompts for passwords and other authentication methods, indicating that Google is not going fully passwordless yet.

The rollout of the new sign-in page will be gradual and users will have no control over this change. [ more ]

Spoutible's API had a vulnerability that allowed hackers to take full control of users' accounts.

Hackers could obtain users' personal information, hashed passwords, 2FA codes, and password reset tokens. [ more ]

The Australian government plans to phase out passwords and introduce passkeys for accessing government digital services.

Passkeys use biometric data for authentication and are more secure than passwords. [ more ]

71 million unique credentials, including passwords for popular websites, have been circulating on the Internet.

Nearly 25 million of the passwords had never been leaked before, indicating a significant volume of new data. [ more ]

Google's updated Titan Security Keys can serve as a multifactor authenticator and store passkeys to replace passwords.

Titan Security Keys can be used as an additional security factor or as a passkey to replace password entry. [ more ]

Passwords are still relevant in the workplace, but there is a slow transition towards passwordless technology.

Thirty percent of organizations have already started transitioning away from passwords, while 36% are one to two years away.

Lazy password hygiene is a major problem, exposing enterprise applications and data to threats. [ more ]