All articles tagged with #password management
The article discusses the importance of planning for digital legacy by using password managers with inheritance features, such as Keeper, LogMeOnce, and NordPass, to ensure loved ones can access online accounts after death. It emphasizes the need for pre-arranged access, secure account management, and proper account shutdown procedures to protect privacy and simplify estate handling.
Google has released a dedicated app shortcut for its Password Manager on the Play Store, making it easier to access and manage passwords, passkeys, and more directly from the home screen, complementing the built-in password management features on Android and Chrome.
Google has added a new app listing for Google Password Manager on Google Play, providing Android users with a dedicated shortcut to access their passwords easily, although it functions more as a shortcut to Google Play Services rather than a standalone app.
Microsoft is phasing out password management in its Authenticator app, shifting focus to passkeys, which are more secure but currently only device-bound and non-syncable across devices. Users can export passwords to Edge for management, but full support for syncable passkeys across all platforms is still in development, highlighting ongoing challenges in achieving seamless passwordless authentication.
Microsoft's Authenticator app will stop supporting passwords on August 1, shifting users to passkeys, which use biometric data or PINs for safer authentication. Users are advised to transition to passkeys or alternative password managers like Bitwarden or 1Password to securely store their passwords, as Microsoft will no longer support password storage or autofill features.
The article advises users to delete passwords stored in Google Chrome due to security risks and switch to dedicated, secure password managers that offer better protection, such as zero-knowledge encryption and hardware security, especially as major companies push for passwordless authentication methods like passkeys.
Microsoft is set to delete passwords for over a billion users within ten days as it shifts towards passkeys and a more ecosystem-centric approach, raising concerns about user control and ecosystem lock-in, with warnings from Proton about reduced choice and increased data collection. Users are advised to back up data, adopt passkeys, and be cautious of the growing control of big tech ecosystems.
Microsoft will end support for passwords in its Authenticator app starting August 2025, shifting towards a passwordless future with technologies like passkeys and Windows Hello, encouraging users to switch to dedicated password managers for storing and autofilling passwords.
Microsoft Authenticator will soon stop supporting password storage and autofill, encouraging users to switch to passkeys for more secure and convenient authentication. Users should export or review their saved passwords and consider setting up passkeys, which offer a passwordless login method using biometrics or PINs, to enhance security and streamline access across devices.
Microsoft Authenticator will cease supporting password storage and autofill starting in July, encouraging users to switch to Microsoft Edge or other password management solutions, while continuing to support passkeys for authentication.
A report revealed that 16 billion passwords from various datasets were leaked, but these did not come from a single breach and are likely inflated due to duplicates. Major companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple were not directly breached, though their data may be included. Individuals should stay vigilant by monitoring breaches, changing passwords regularly, enabling two-factor authentication, and using password managers and security keys to protect their personal information from cyber threats.
Apple's Passwords app in iOS 26 now saves full version history of logins, addressing previous issues of passwords being overwritten, and allowing users to view and manage different password versions for enhanced security and convenience.
NordPass has released its annual list of the most common and easily crackable passwords, revealing that many people still use simple combinations like "123456" and "password," which can be cracked in less than a second. The study analyzed a 2.5-terabyte database of passwords from 44 countries, highlighting the risks of using predictable passwords. To enhance security, NordPass recommends using passwords that are at least 20 characters long with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols, and suggests considering passkeys for more secure authentication.
NordPass has released its annual list of the 200 most common passwords, revealing that many people still use easily crackable passwords like '123456' and 'password.' The study analyzed a 2.5 terabyte database of passwords from 44 countries, highlighting the risks of using simple, common passwords. To enhance security, NordPass recommends using passwords that are at least 20 characters long, incorporating a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols, and considering passkeys for more secure authentication.
Apple's iPhone offers a secure and convenient password autofill feature that stores and automatically fills in login credentials, authenticated by Face ID or Touch ID. This tool helps users avoid the hassle of remembering complex passwords and enhances security by using strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication.