Users of the password manager Bitwarden may use the application on all major platforms and on the web. Depending on how they have set up the password manager, they may have to […]
Twitter plans to disable SMS-based two-factor authentication for free users of the platform today. The change is automatic and Twitter users who have used it up until now will have their account […]
Cloudflare announced a new AI-powered fraud detection tool this week that is designed to protect businesses and consumers against various types of fraud. Cloudflare Fraud Detection protects against fake account logins, account […]
Did you know that people can find you easily on Instagram? This can, however, be changed. You can now hide your Instagram account and hide from your contacts and other people finding […]
The mobile Outlook application for Android and iOS devices will soon include multi-factor authentication capabilities. Called Authenticator Lite, Microsoft plans to launch the functionality this month in the Outlook application. An entry […]
When considering the term "hackers," the common perception is often of individuals seeking unauthorized access to computers to obtain passwords, steal identities, or cause general disruption. However, it is important to note […]
Bitwarden password manager users who want to step up the security may configure two-step login via FIDO2 WebAuthn. The feature is not available for all users or in all Bitwarden apps. This […]
The iPhone is widely recognized as a ubiquitous smartphone, offering users a plethora of functionalities similar to that of a computer. However, cybercriminals often target smartphones, including iPhones, to extract sensitive data […]
Taiwan-based Acer Inc. confirmed a security breach today after a 160 gigabytes data dump of Acer data was offered on an underground forum. According to the sales pitch on the underground forum, […]
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 […]
Passwords are the keys to our security on the internet, and thus mustn’t be taken for granted. Thanks to browsers’ options, our passwords can be easily saved, without further need to type […]
Twitter users have two weeks left to make sure that their account on the popular social messaging site remains protected with two-factor authentication (2FA). The company announced back in February that it […]
Bitwarden, maker of the password management solution, has published the results of two third-party security audits. Two different security companies were tasked by Bitwarden to "reinforce Bitwarden security and help customers comply […]
Last week, Call of Duty maker Activision confirmed that it suffered a security breach in December 2022. According to information published by a third-party with knowledge of the attack, SMS phishing was […]
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 […]
Two-factor authentication is a must-have security feature these days, as it adds a second layer of security to protect your accounts from being hacked. Recently, a number of fake authenticators popped up […]
Aegis Authenticator is an open source application for Google Android devices to generate and manage two-step verification tokens for online services. The app has an import option, extra security options and several […]
Last week, Twitter decided to remove SMS 2FA for its free users. That isn't actually a terrible idea, but for the fact it decided to make SMS 2FA a premium feature for […]
If you ever see "Microsoft unusual sign in activity" in your emails, check twice, as it might be a bait sent by scammers trying to secure your account. There are multiple ways […]
Twitter announced this week that free service users can't use the text message two-factor authentication method on the site going forward. Existing users of the feature will have it disabled automatically on […]
Three Common Security Errors that Endanger Your Social Media Accounts The prevalence of social media hacking has made it a significant security concern, with cybercriminals often targeting unsuspecting individuals. In 2018 alone, […]
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 […]
Traditionally, we’ve used passwords as the primary method for authentication, but they come with their own set of drawbacks. Security breaches are a common issue, and it can be challenging to remember […]
This comes as no surprise because Apple has been rolling out some buggy updates. The latest iOS isn't exempt from this, as the first update came with a fleet of problems. This […]
I don't know about you, but when it comes to creating a password, I like for it to be strong, secure, and unique. For years I used the same password for everything […]
Reddit disclosed a security breach today on the site stating that a malicious actor managed to gain access to internal servers. The company became aware of a phishing campaign that targeted Reddit […]
Apple has begun rolling out the latest iOS updates to users who have iPhones 8 and above. iOS and iPadOS 16.3 come loaded with a bunch of updated features and tweaks, which […]
Scammers are targeting users of cloud-based password managers, including Bitwarden, with phishing attacks. And the mode of attack was malicious ads. Users have reported that they have seen fake advertisements for Bitwarden […]
Apple released the macOS 13.2 Ventura update last night with some important security features. We show you how to enable Advanced Data Protection for iCloud in macOS 13 Ventura. Why do you […]
Apple has released the macOS 13.2 Ventura update to the stable channel. The new version introduces support for Advanced Data Protection and Security Keys. What's new in macOS 13.2 Ventura Advanced Data […]
HBO released the first episode of its highly-anticipated series The Last of Us last week, but it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. Apart from the HBO Max app crash we reported on […]
Thousands of PayPal accounts have been hacked, according to a notice of security incident released by the multinational payment platform on January 18th. What does this mean for account holders? What information […]
A month ago, LastPass suffered one of the biggest security breaches we have seen in the world of password managers. And now, NortonLifeLock has revealed that some of its user accounts have […]
Google Chrome 108 was released to the stable channel last week. It added support for a new way to sign in to online accounts, passwordless logins, aka Passkeys. Google Chrome adds support […]
Apple has announced its plans to support end-to-end encryption for iCloud Backups. A couple of new security features are coming to users next year. Apple adds end-to-end encryption for iCloud Backups You're […]
Bitwarden has introduced a passwordless authentication method. It lets you approve the login request from the mobile app, let's find out more about it. Bitwarden's passwordless authentication system I should mention this […]
Netflix Profile Transfer began rolling out to users in October, allowing them to migrate their shared profile to a new account. Now, the streaming service has introduced some new settings to manage […]
Meta has identified over 400 malicious apps on Android and iOS that were used to steal the login information of Facebook users. The social media company has published a report to share […]
LastPass, maker of the popular password management solution, disclosed a security breach on the company blog. According to the published information, LastPass noticed "unusual activity" about two weeks ago in the development […]
The streaming media platform, Plex, has revealed that it has been impacted by a data breach. The company has advised users to reset their passwords to protect their accounts. Plex data breach […]
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