password security

Data Breach Leaks 773M Emails, 21M Passwords
Data Breach Leaks 773M Emails, 21M Passwords
January 18, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The largest public data breach ever has been discovered, according to Gizmodo. “Collection #1” has seen the exposure of nearly 773 million unique emails and...

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Your P@$$w0rd Is Bad – Here’s Why
Your P@$$w0rd Is Bad – Here’s Why
August 09, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Your clever password, dotted with capital letters, numbers and symbols isn’t so clever after all. The man who wrote the book on crafting uncrackable passwords...

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FTC Speaks Against Mandatory Password Changes
FTC Speaks Against Mandatory Password Changes
March 07, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

While requiring users to update their passwords has been a longstanding data security practice, FTC Chief Technologist Lorrie Cranor suggests that new research shows the...

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Envisioning A (Secure) World Without Passwords
Envisioning A (Secure) World Without Passwords
February 24, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Passwords are a less than stellar way to keep consumers from online hacking harm. Instead, the Fast IDentity Online Alliance (aka FIDO) says that a...

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Hey Passwords, Your Days Are Numbered
Hey Passwords, Your Days Are Numbered
February 23, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Passwords are a less than stellar way to keep consumers from online hacking harm. Instead, the Fast Identity Online Alliance (aka FIDO) says that a...

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Google Security Team IDs Password Tool Vulnerabilities
Google Security Team IDs Password Tool Vulnerabilities
January 13, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

A password management tool from security firm Trend Micro was found to be vulnerable to remote code execution. A Google Project Zero security team researcher...

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