I have written about “going passwordless” and using passkeys before, but it looks like 2024 is going to be the year of the passkey. Here is an excellent explanation from the BBC – take just two and a half minutes and find out why you and your organisation need to …
Windows 11 will get a biometric uplift
Windows Hello, the biometric/PIN authentication and access tool, that ships with the latest versions of Windows installed on suitable hardware is expanding its supported operations. Windows 11 is getting a built-in passkey manager for Windows Hello (bleepingcomputer.com) A new passkey manager will enable the PIN or biometric sensors in your …
Password Banks are becoming the new targets
Keeping all your unique and complicated passwords online and available whenever you need is a good idea – but the password bank has to be secure. Both LastPass and BitWarden have their problems – now KeePass may or may not have a problem: KeePass disputes vulnerability allowing stealthy password theft …
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Are your passwords on this list?
They shouldn’t be but you never know: Top 200 Most Common Password List 2021 The infographic above will put you on the right track. My preference where possible is to go passwordless:
What do you know about going passwordless? Find out here why you should do it.
Passwordlessness now extends to PayPal… …at least if you have an iPhone. PayPal ditches passwords, at least on Apple devices • The Register Ditching passwords is the best step in preventing the recycling of passwords by users and the subsequent credential stuffing attacks by threat actors. Find out in this …
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