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Cobbler: simple local password manager

Cobbler is a local password manager for the Windows operating system that stores passwords and other data in encrypted databases. When it comes to password managers, users have plenty of options. Most […]

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Keepass2Android: local and remote KeePass-based password manager app

I have been using KeePass as my password manager ever since I decided that I wanted full control over my password database. Before that, I have used online password managers like LastPass, […]

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The most popular passwords of 2023 are easy to guess and crack

Each year, analysts at various Internet security companies release lists of the most used (and known) passwords. These lists are based on leaked password database data. The passwords that are on these […]

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LastPass improves passwordless logins with FIDO2 authenticator support for desktops

Lastpass, maker of the password management service of the same name, announced today that customers may now use FIDO2 compatible authenticators on desktop devices for passwordless logins to their vaults. The new […]

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1Password adds Telemetry to its password manager, but it is opt-in, sort of

The makers of the password management service 1Password announced the rollout of what they call a "privacy-preserving telemetry system" in the application today. Telemetry collects usage data and many applications and all […]

Password Manager KeePass 2.53 released with password history improvements

KeePass password manager update improves security

Dominik Reichl, the lead developer of the KeePass password manager, has released KeePass 2.54 to the public. The new version of the application improves security in several meaningful ways, and it addresses […]

1Password tightens the thumbscrews for users of the old version of the password manager

Password management service 1Password has deleted the classic browser extensions from the Google Chrome Web Store and Mozilla's Firefox Add-ons repository. The company announced the end of support for the classic browser […]

Google now lets you create Passkeys for your accounts

Should you protect your Google Account with a passkey instead of a password?

Last week, Google unlocked the ability to create passkeys to protect Google Accounts and to switch to using passkeys instead of passwords for protection. The question that Google customers may have is […]

1Password: Passkey support is coming in June

1Password revealed plans this week to launch passkeys support in June 2023. The announcement was published on the same day that Dashlane, another password service, announced support for passwordless sign-ins as well. […]

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Proton Pass: new password manager announced

Proton, the Switzerland-based company known for its Proton line of products, including Proton Mail, Proton VPN and Proton Drive, announced the launch of Proton Pass today. Proton Pass is a password manager […]

Enpass or Bitwarden password manager: which to pick

Enpass and Bitwarden are two popular password management solutions. The two products have several similarities on first glance, but when you dig deeper, you will notice huge differences. Both password managers include […]

Apple's Security: A Guide to Passwords, Tokens, and Keys

Apple supports a wide range of authentication options on macOS and iOS. This guide provides an overview of the available authentication options and gives recommendations regarding security and ease of use. Passwords […]

Passwords vs Passwordless: A Debate on Online Security

Passwords vs Passwordless: A Debate on Online Security

Passwords can be a source of frustration for many individuals in the digital age, often viewed as an inconvenient necessity. While they are an essential element of online security, research indicates that […]

LastPass not the last password manager? Tips for switching password managers

All password manager provide a basic set of features to users, which includes managing, saving and generating passwords. Most users may be surprised that feature sets may different significantly between password managers. […]

7 Essential Password Manager features and 6 Bonus features

Not every password manager is created equal. In fact, there are huge differences between password managers. Some are local apps, others cloud-based. Some have mobile apps and browser extensions, some support security […]

Is Uno the first next-generation password manager?

Uno, a startup backed by a16z, has launched its first product. The password manager, also called Uno, promises to make security easier and simpler for everyone. Password managers are an essential tool […]

Google revealed the Anrdoid 14 developer preview and brought many features, including third-party passkey app allowance like Dashlane.

Android 14 paves the way to replace passwords with passkeys

Google engineers are working on Android 14 right now, which is expected to be released later this year. One of the improvements of Android 14 is the unlocking of passkeys management for […]

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How to backup your Bitwarden password database

Bitwarden password manager users may back up their password database for safekeeping. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to export Bitwarden passwords to local systems. Password managers come in two main flavors: local […]

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Dashlane password manager braces for passwordless future

Dashlane plans to introduce support for passkeys to its password management service on Android later this year. The company announced the upcoming feature on Twitter, stating that customers would be able to […]

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Storing Credit Card Information Online or in Password Managers? How to Keep Your Information Safe

Whenever Internet users make purchases online using credit cards, the online shopping sites or payment providers suggest to save the card information. For the user, it is a convenience feature, as future […]

KeePass isn’t as safe as we once thought.

A Closer Look at KeePass: Why Its Reputation as a Safe Password Manager is Being Questioned

With the recent security breaches involving LastPass and Norton Password Manager, it's understandable that people are wary about keeping their passwords in the cloud. That's why there's been a rise in the […]

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1Password plans to become the first password manager without passwords

Password manager 1Password plans to become the first major password management service that does not require passwords for unlocking user password databases. The company's answer to passwords is passkey, a technology that […]

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KeePass Password Manager Vulnerability: Is Your Data at Risk?

KeePass Password Safe is an open source local password manager for Windows. It is a well designed application that supports plugins and there are numerous forks available for other platforms. The Federal […]

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The Hidden Threat: 1Password Password Manager Phishing Ads on Google

The popular 1Password service is the latest cloud-based password manager that is being targeted by scammers. Like the recently reported Bitwarden scam, new and existing users of 1Password are targeted through malicious […]

Bitwarden Unified: easier self-hosting of the password manager

Bitwarden Unified is a new solution for the Bitwarden password manager to host, manage and control the password management infrastructure. It is currently in Beta and developed by Bitwarden itself. The service […]

How To Revert Your Windows 10 Account To A Local One (After The Windows Store Hijacks It)

How To Revert Your Windows 10 Account To A Local One (After The Windows Store Hijacks It)?

Most people use their Microsoft account as their Windows 10 account. Most of them weren't aware they were doing it, and others did it by choice. If you don't want to use […]

How to recover your forgotten Microsoft account password

How to recover your forgotten Microsoft account password

I know what it’s like to forget my password. Even though I have all my credentials saved in note files, I sometimes can’t remember where I saved them. Yes, browsers have password […]

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Password Manager KeePass 2.52 is out

KeePass 2.52 is the newest stable version of the popular password manager. The new release introduces new features and improvements to the application, including improved importing support for passwords from other password […]

Bitwarden to add support for passwordless login to vault, autofill for other desktop apps

The Bitwarden roadmap for 2022 has been updated, the company plans to implement some interesting features in its password manager. Bitwarden to add support for passwordless login One of the upcoming features […]

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Your browser stores passwords and sensitive data in clear text in memory

Your web browser may store sensitive data, including usernames, passwords and session cookies in clear text in memory according to CyberArk security researcher Zeev Ben Porat. Most Chromium-based web browsers appear to […]

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KeePass 2.51 Password Manager update launches with user interface improvements

KeePass 2.51 has been released. The new version of the popular password manager features user interface and integration enhancements for the most part. KeePass is a local password manager for Windows, that […]

Bitwarden Password Manager can now generate unique usernames

Bitwarden Password Manager can now generate unique usernames

While many people use password managers for the convenience of remembering a single login, the master password, the primary advantage that such programs offer, is that they provide an easy way to […]

Microsoft Defender gets better at preventing Windows passwords from being stolen

Microsoft Defender gets better at preventing Windows passwords from being stolen

Microsoft is strengthening Windows' security by adding a very important rule to its antivirus. A new ASR rule is being introduced to Microsoft Defender. Before we get into it, let's talk about […]

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Never enter Microsoft account passwords again with the new passwordless account feature

Microsoft announced the general available of a new passwordless account feature for personal Microsoft accounts today. The feature is being rolled out to all personal Microsoft account customers over the course of […]

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KeePass 2.49 Password Manager is out with auto-type, accessibility and usability improvements

The developer of the KeePass password manager application, Dominik Reichl, released the new version KeePass 2.49 on September 10, 2021. KeePass is a powerful local password manager that can be extended in […]

LastPass Password Manager review

Is LastPass Password Manager worth using?

Manage your passwords with LastPass: An in-depth review Have you ever struggled to remember a password for an account? It happens, we use a lot of accounts, and a different one for […]

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KeePass 2.48 update includes an upgraded password database file format

The developer of the password manager KeePass released an update to KeePass 2.48 recently. The new version of the versatile includes a new version of the password database file format that KeePass […]

Buttercup 2.0 Update

Buttercup password manager gets upgraded to version 2.0 for Windows, macOS and Linux

I reviewed Buttercup nearly 2 years ago, and was impressed with the simplicity of the program. Version 2.0 of the password manager has dropped this week, and it changes things quite a […]

Swifty is an open source and offline password manager for Windows, MacOS and Linux

Swifty is an open source and offline password manager for Windows, MacOS and Linux

Many people are switching from LastPass, and looking for suitable alternatives. The popular choice seems to be Bitwarden, though I prefer an offline tool like KeePass. But those aren't the only options […]

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You may soon display the Chrome profile manager on Start

Google Chrome users may display the profile manager of the web browser on start of the browser in the near future. Launched in Chrome Canary already, Chrome's new profile manager feature brings […]