Source: Cameron Summerson, HowToGeek.com, February 5, 2019 We’ve reached a point where new data breaches are announced on what seems like a weekly basis. It’s almost impossible to keep up with all the breaches and your password situation, but a new Chrome extension from Google is here to help. The extension, simply called Password Checkup, monitors your… Continue reading Google’s New Chrome Extension Alerts You If Your Passwords Have Been Leaked
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5 Great Phone Apps For Keeping Your Passwords Secure
Source: Jennifer Allen, ReviewGeek.com, April 3, 2018 It’s important to have different passwords for every site or service you use, but tracking all those passwords is a pain (so most people don’t bother). These handy apps will help you create, organize, and use super secure passwords. Why should you bother? Using the same one everywhere… Continue reading 5 Great Phone Apps For Keeping Your Passwords Secure
How to Check if Your Password Has Been Stolen
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, February 26, 2018 Many websites have leaked passwords. Attackers can download databases of usernames and passwords and use them to “hack” your accounts. This is why you shouldn’t reuse passwords for important websites, because a leak by one site can give attackers everything they need to sign into other accounts. Read full article… Continue reading How to Check if Your Password Has Been Stolen
How to Autofill From a Password Manager on an iPhone or iPad
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, February 13, 2018 Fill Passwords in Safari and Web Views Everyone should use a password manager, and third-party password managers like LastPass, 1Password, or Dashlane work better on an iPhone or iPad than you might think. You can directly autofill passwords on websites and apps using a share sheet action. It’s just hidden by default.… Continue reading How to Autofill From a Password Manager on an iPhone or iPad
Sorry, But Your Browser Password Manager Probably Isn't Enough
By Brian Barrett, Wired.com, August 30, 2016 The real concern is that while these browser-based password managers make life more convenient, they may offer a false sense of security. As you navigate through Chrome, or Safari, or Firefox, or whatever your browser of choice is, you’re often given an enticing option: Would you like us to… Continue reading Sorry, But Your Browser Password Manager Probably Isn't Enough