…it does not leak your master password any more! I have had a lot to say on the storage of your highly sensitive passwords – use an online bank if you must but also realise they are not perfect: KeePass v2.54 fixes bug that leaked cleartext master password (bleepingcomputer.com) I …
PyPi software repository takes the most basic of security steps…
Having temporarily closed its doors last week to new business, PyPi – a python code repository – is now enforcing the most basic of cyber security precautions – 2FA! PyPI announces mandatory use of 2FA for all software publishers (bleepingcomputer.com) Your takeaway from this is that any essential business service …
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And there is an issue with Google Authenticator Back-up!
I wrote about the new functionality of the Google Authenticator app yesterday – but said I was going to hold off advising clients to use this functionality until I had had a look at it. I just want to look at the functionality of this new service as it will …
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Google Authenticator App gets an update and some advice on MFA
I am big on MFA – whenever it is available you should use it. Although multi-factor authentication can have it’s issues, it is still an effective barrier between you and credential compromise. I do not, however, care about which authenticator app you use, as long as it comes from a …
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation comments on the latest Apple privacy improvements
The Electronic Frontier Foundation advocates on online privacy and freedoms – here is what it has to say on Apple’s latest announcements: VICTORY! Apple Commits to Encrypting iCloud, Drops Phone-Scanning Plans | Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org)
