passwords
Product showcase: Securing Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy
Password policies are a cornerstone of cybersecurity for any organization. A good password policy ensures every end user has a strong and unique password, significantly …
Open-source and free Android password managers that prioritize your privacy
We’re often told to use strong, unique passwords, especially for important accounts like email, banking, and social media. However, managing different passwords for numerous …
The state of password security in 2024
In this Help Net Security video, John Bennett, CEO at Dashlane, discusses their recent Global Password Health Score Report, detailing the global state of password health and …
Password management habits you should unlearn
Despite advancements in security technology, many individuals and organizations continue to rely on outdated and vulnerable authentication methods, leaving themselves exposed …
The most common authentication method is also the least secure
Despite the rise in cyber threats, many people do not have a holistic view of security, according to Yubico. The results of the survey uncovered concerning patterns and …
How passkeys eliminate password management headaches
In this Help Net Security interview, David Cottingham, President at rf IDEAS, discusses the key benefits organizations can expect when implementing passkeys. Cottingham …
35% of exposed API keys still active, posing major security risks
Nightfall AI’s research revealed that secrets like passwords and API keys were most often found in GitHub, with nearly 350 total secrets exposed per 100 employees every …
Critical 1Password flaws may allow hackers to snatch your passwords (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218)
Two vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218) affecting the macOS version of the popular 1Password password manager could allow malware to steal secrets stored in the …
From passwords to passkeys: Enhancing security and user satisfaction
In this Help Net Security interview, Julianna Lamb, Stytch CTO, discusses the advantages of passwordless authentication. Eliminating passwords reduces data breaches and …
361 million account credentials leaked on Telegram: Are yours among them?
A new trove of 361 million email addresses has been added to Have I Been Pwned? (HIBP), the free online service through which users can check whether their account credentials …
How secure is the “Password Protection” on your files and drives?
People in certain professions, such as healthcare, law, and corporations, often rely on password protection when sending files via email, believing it provides adequate …
Why SMBs are facing significant security, business risks
In this Help Net Security video, Alex Cox, Director of Threat Intelligence at LastPass, discusses how human factors are getting in the way while SMB leaders report investing …