passwords
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New Super-Secure Wi-Fi Is Actually Full Of Security Holes
When the Wi-Fi Alliance released its next-generation WPA3 wifi security protocol last January, it was touted as being nigh impossible to crack. That made it a serious upgrade over WPA2, the current protocol used by modern wifi networks—including the one you’re probably reading this on. Except, researchers on Wednesday published findingS that show WPA3 actually…
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Google Is Forcing Nest Customers To Reset Their Potentially Compromised Passwords
After Nest contacted its customers earlier this month urging them to better secure their accounts, it appears the company is now taking the reins.
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It’s 2018 And People Are Still Using These Dumb Passwords
Is your password sunshine, 666666, or monkey? Bad news: if a hacker tries to guess your password, those are some of the very first ones they’ll try. SplashData, makers of the password managers SplashID, TeamsID, and Gpass, just released its annual “worst passwords” list. The company examined over 5 million leaked passwords, and named the…
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How To Do Passwords Right In 2018
Even in a world of face unlocking and fingerprint scanning, we still haven’t escaped the password just yet. They’re still a necessity and they’re still annoying to remember. There are now numerous browser features, third-party tools, and even hardware dongles designed to help keep your login credentials safe and secure. Here’s how to make sure…