Passwords
- All
- News
- Videos
- Web Stories
-
Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature Still Saves Snapshots of Sensitive Information: Report
Microsoft finally rolled out its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Recall feature with the Windows 11 Insider Preview update last month. But contrary to Microsoft’s claims that the updated version does not store sensitive information such as credit cards or passwords, a new report suggests this security measure seldom works. Multiple instances...
-
How to Unlock WhatsApp Chats on Android and iOS: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp’s Chat Lock feature enhances privacy by allowing users to secure specific chats with authentication methods like PIN, password, fingerprint, or Face ID. This step-by-step guide walks you through locking and unlocking chats on both Android and iOS devices. Locked chats are stored in a separate folder, hidden from the main chat list, with ...
-
Netflix Suspended Account Scam Being Used By Hackers to Steal User Information in Several Countries
Hackers are using a phishing scam to target Netflix account users, telling them that their account has been suspended, in order to prompt them to visit a maliciously crafted website. This website steals their Netflix password and banking information, which is then sold on the dark web. Here's how you can keep your Netflix login and password, as wel...
-
When WFH Techie's Password Error Led To Travel Nightmare For 7 Lakh Flyers In UK
A technical glitch caused chaos for 7 lakh air travellers in the United Kingdom during a bank holiday weekend in August last year. The issue started when the corrupted file caused a breakdown in flight processing systems.
-
Typing These 6 Words On Google Could Leave You Vulnerable To Hackers
SOPHOS advises anyone who suspects they may have fallen victim to this tactic to change their passwords immediately.
-
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.
-
iOS 18.1 Release Candidate for Beta Testers Brings Hearing Aid Functionality to AirPods Pro 2
iOS 18.1 Release Candidate (RC) was rolled out by Apple to registered developer and public testers in beta on Monday. The update’s feature set remains largely similar to the previous iOS 18.1 beta versions, bringing improved home and lock screen customisation, a new Control Centre with more options, an enhanced Photos app, and a new Passwords app...
-
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.
-
Internet Archive Hit By "Catastrophic" Attack, 31 Million Passwords Stolen
A pro-Palestinian hacktivist has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on the Internet Archive, exposing the personal data of 31 million users.
-
EU Privacy Regulator Fines Meta EUR 91 Million Over Password Storage
Meta has been fined EUR 91 million by the lead European Union's privacy regulator for storing some users' passwords without protection or encryption. The company says it took immediate action to fix the error after identifying it during a security review in 2019, and that there is no evidence the passwords were abused or accessed improperly.
-
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 ...
-
Western Digital Announces 6TB 2.5-Inch Portable Hard Disk Drive in India
Western Digital has expanded its WD, WD Black and SanDisk product lineup in India. The California-based computer drive manufacturer has introduced the WD My Passport portable hard disk drives (HDDs) line and SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD in 6TB capacities in the country. These are advertised to be the first 2.5-inch portable HDDs ever offered in a 6TB c...
-
CSIR UGC NET 2024 Admit Card Released, Check Steps To Download
They are required to enter their application number and password to access the admit card.
-
US Man Jumps In Ocean To Avoid Giving Girlfriend, Cops His Phone Password
He told the cops that he would "swim home."
-
Australia Accuses China-Backed Hacker Group Of Stealing User Data
Cybersecurity firms backed by the Chinese authorities have been accused of stealing passwords and usernames from unnamed Australian networks in 2022, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) reported on Tuesday.
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Tech Tip [June 1, 2024]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2024-06/115lbi0g_tech-tip_640x480_01_June_24.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Tech Tip [June 1, 2024]")
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Did You Know? [Aug 19, 2023]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2023-08/ekoknst8_gadgets-360-with-technical-guruji_640x480_19_August_23.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Did You Know? [Aug 19, 2023]")
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Tech Tip [July 22, 2023]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2023-06/5622n4ps_techtip_640x480_24_June_23.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Tech Tip [July 22, 2023]")
-
Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature Still Saves Snapshots of Sensitive Information: Report
Microsoft finally rolled out its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Recall feature with the Windows 11 Insider Preview update last month. But contrary to Microsoft’s claims that the updated version does not store sensitive information such as credit cards or passwords, a new report suggests this security measure seldom works. Multiple instances...
-
How to Unlock WhatsApp Chats on Android and iOS: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp’s Chat Lock feature enhances privacy by allowing users to secure specific chats with authentication methods like PIN, password, fingerprint, or Face ID. This step-by-step guide walks you through locking and unlocking chats on both Android and iOS devices. Locked chats are stored in a separate folder, hidden from the main chat list, with ...
-
Netflix Suspended Account Scam Being Used By Hackers to Steal User Information in Several Countries
Hackers are using a phishing scam to target Netflix account users, telling them that their account has been suspended, in order to prompt them to visit a maliciously crafted website. This website steals their Netflix password and banking information, which is then sold on the dark web. Here's how you can keep your Netflix login and password, as wel...
-
When WFH Techie's Password Error Led To Travel Nightmare For 7 Lakh Flyers In UK
A technical glitch caused chaos for 7 lakh air travellers in the United Kingdom during a bank holiday weekend in August last year. The issue started when the corrupted file caused a breakdown in flight processing systems.
-
Typing These 6 Words On Google Could Leave You Vulnerable To Hackers
SOPHOS advises anyone who suspects they may have fallen victim to this tactic to change their passwords immediately.
-
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.
-
iOS 18.1 Release Candidate for Beta Testers Brings Hearing Aid Functionality to AirPods Pro 2
iOS 18.1 Release Candidate (RC) was rolled out by Apple to registered developer and public testers in beta on Monday. The update’s feature set remains largely similar to the previous iOS 18.1 beta versions, bringing improved home and lock screen customisation, a new Control Centre with more options, an enhanced Photos app, and a new Passwords app...
-
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.
-
Internet Archive Hit By "Catastrophic" Attack, 31 Million Passwords Stolen
A pro-Palestinian hacktivist has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on the Internet Archive, exposing the personal data of 31 million users.
-
EU Privacy Regulator Fines Meta EUR 91 Million Over Password Storage
Meta has been fined EUR 91 million by the lead European Union's privacy regulator for storing some users' passwords without protection or encryption. The company says it took immediate action to fix the error after identifying it during a security review in 2019, and that there is no evidence the passwords were abused or accessed improperly.
-
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 ...
-
Western Digital Announces 6TB 2.5-Inch Portable Hard Disk Drive in India
Western Digital has expanded its WD, WD Black and SanDisk product lineup in India. The California-based computer drive manufacturer has introduced the WD My Passport portable hard disk drives (HDDs) line and SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD in 6TB capacities in the country. These are advertised to be the first 2.5-inch portable HDDs ever offered in a 6TB c...
-
CSIR UGC NET 2024 Admit Card Released, Check Steps To Download
They are required to enter their application number and password to access the admit card.
-
US Man Jumps In Ocean To Avoid Giving Girlfriend, Cops His Phone Password
He told the cops that he would "swim home."
-
Australia Accuses China-Backed Hacker Group Of Stealing User Data
Cybersecurity firms backed by the Chinese authorities have been accused of stealing passwords and usernames from unnamed Australian networks in 2022, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) reported on Tuesday.
