Password Management App

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  Apple's Passwords App Had a Security Flaw That Exposed Users to Phishing Attacks for Three Months

  Apple introduced a standalone Passwords app last year with the iOS 18 update, replacing the previous option in the Settings menu. However, it had a critical security flaw, leaving users vulnerable to phishing attacks from attackers on the same Wi-Fi network. Apple has now revealed that the issue was resolved three months after iOS 18 was launched.

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  1Password Update Adds Ability to Add Locations to Items With Corresponding Map View

  1Password has launched a new feature to simplify accessing passwords and codes based on location. The latest iOS and Android versions of 1Password now support adding location information to items. Relevant items will appear when users are in specific locations, and users can view item locations on a map.

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  Google Chrome for Android Testing Identity Check Feature for Password Manager Outside Trusted Locations: Report

  Google Chrome for Android is testing a new feature that might add a layer of security when it comes to password autofill outside trusted locations, as per a report. The feature is dubbed Identity Check which Google announced last week and is said to necessitate biometric authentication before auto-filling passwords via the Google Password Manager.

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  FIDO Alliance Seeks to Increase Passkeys Adoption With Draft Secure Credential Exchange Specifications

  Passkeys could soon become easier to use across various platforms, thanks to new draft specifications published by the FIDO Alliance. Google, Apple, Microsoft, and password management apps like Dashlane and Bitwarden could allow users to export and import passkeys and passwords securely.

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  Google Chrome Passkey Support Gets an Improvement Allowing Users to Sync Across Devices

  Google Chrome is getting a new update that will make it easier for users to sign into their Google Accounts across devices. On Thursday, the Mountain View-based tech giant introduced an update which allows users to add the Google Password Manager PIN on multiple operating systems such as Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android. This means users can now ...

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  Google Chrome for Android Reportedly Adds Support for Third-Party Password Managers

  Google Chrome for Android is reportedly adding support for third-party password managers. The browser currently only supports password autofill from Google Password Manager, its native service. As a result, Android users who prefer and use other password managers cannot use the app’s saved data to log into their accounts on the browser. It appear...

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  Beware Of Electricity Bill Payment Scam: Follow These Tips To Stay Safe

  Scammers' messages are often cleverly crafted to appear as if they are from official electricity departments, adding to the deceptive nature of the scam.

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  WhatsApp Introduces Support for Passkeys on Android, Enables Face or Fingerprint-Based Logins

  WhatsApp passkey support is now available on Android bringing support for logging back in to an account using biometric authentication. Users on Android smartphones will now be able to use their phone's built-in face or fingerprint recognition feature to log back in to their account with a passkey that can be securely synced across their devices.

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  WhatsApp Passkey Support Reportedly Rolling Out to Beta Testers on Android: How It Works

  WhatsApp beta has added support for a new feature that will allow users to log in to their accounts using facial recognition or fingerprint recognition on their smartphone. The messaging service will soon allow users to create passkeys on their device which can be used to securely log in to an account using biometric authentication.

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  Google Launches Passkey Support for Workspace and Google Cloud Accounts

  Google made Passkeys available for personal Google Accounts as an additional sign-in option on Monday. With the latest open beta launch, more than 9 million organisations can allow their users to sign in to Google Workspace and Google Cloud accounts using their phone or computer’s authentication systems.

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  Google Chrome on Windows, macOS to Get Fingerprint Authentication for Saved Passwords: How It Works

  Google Chrome on macOS and Windows will soon add new privacy feature for its password manager. The app will soon let users set up fingerprint authentication to access saved passwords. As of now, users are required to fill in a password or PIN to view their saved passwords in Chrome’s password manager.

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  Google Chrome Update With Passkey Support on Android, Windows, and Mac Released

  Google Chrome 108 stable update is rolling out on Android, Windows 11, and macOS with passkey support. Passkeys were first announced by the search giant in October to provide users a safer way to sign in than traditional passwords, and two-factor authentication methods.

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  Google Password Manager Gets Passkey Support for Android, Chrome

  Google is bringing passkeys to Google Password Manager on Android and Chrome. This feature is currently only available to developers via Google Play Services beta and Chrome Canary.

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  iCloud Passwords for Windows Gets 2FA Code Generator Support: Report

  Apple has added 2FA code generator support in iCloud Passwords apps for Windows. It is only compatible with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers.

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  Google Now Allow Users to Manually Add Passwords to Manager on Chrome, Android

  Google has announced a new update for the Google Password Manager that will now allow users to manually add password on Chrome and Android. The new update will also provide a consistent and unified user interface experience on Chrome and Android. The new update will also let users add a Google Password Manager shortcut on the home screen of their A...