Microsoft Goes Passwordless as Default for New Sign‑Ups
New Microsoft accounts will default to passkeys rather than passwords, pushing toward a password‑free future.
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Critical Cisco Flaw and Good Admin Passwords
Cisco has a super-critical zero-day flaw in IOS XE, and research shows that default and “easy” passwords are the most common passwords used by admins.
Read MoreThe Most Commonly Used Passwords, New Google Tool: GUAC, Important Patches
Recent Rapid7 study shows that there are still a significant number of users with risky password habits. Google releases a tool to track software security metadata. Wordpress and Oracle have updates and patches available that should be applied as soon as possible.
Read MoreSpellcheck Stealing Passwords, New Ransomware Builder, and LinkedIn Smart Link Vulnerability
Web browsers’ spellcheck function has been shown to accidentally nab passwords. A new phishing campaign takes advantage of Smart Link in LinkedIn. The Lockbit ransomware builder was just released online.
Read MoreRansomware Removal Tool, Social Media App Scams, and Sony Removes Films from Viewing
Learn about tools that can save you from a ransomware attack. Slack has a password leak, and Snapchat users are baited with scams. Sony loses rights to certain films and is forced to remove them from viewing.
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