
Apple releases password security improvement resources
Apple has released a set of free resources that will help you improve your password security by enabling you to create stronger passwords. Geared towards developers of password managers and

Commonwealth Bank not parting ways with traditional passwords just yet
Brendan Hopper, general manager of the cybersecurity centre at Commonwealth Bank Australia, aims for better security to be put in place than rotating passwords regularly. However, traditional passwords have not

Passwords get recycled at least four times in the US
A new study conducted by Security.org came to a worrying conclusion; it turns out that an average US user has questionable habits when it comes to cybersecurity and passwords in

What are the world’s most commonly hacked passwords?
Is it an individual’s name, favorite football team, or perhaps one’s favorite band? UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has decided to shine some light on the matter and released a

Facebook admits to storing millions of passwords in plain text
The social media giant has admitted to storing millions of user passwords in plain text format, a huge cybersecurity no-no. How could this have slipped through the cracks? Pedro Canahuati,

What is the future of passwords?
The industry is slowly moving towards getting rid of passwords once and for all, but what will replace them? Chances are your cybersecurity department is quite familiar with passwords –

Chrome, Edge, and Firefox reducing the role of passwords
In the digital world, passwords are often the root of all cybersecurity problems. Which is why Chrome, Edge, and Firefox browsers have taken steps towards reducing the need for them.

UK lottery players, change your passwords now
The UK lottery has reported that hackers have tried to obtain unauthorised access to player accounts. Millions of players have already been urged to change their passwords, and if you

IoT manufacturers need to stop using default passwords
There is a new cybersecurity standard: IoT device manufacturers need to stop using default passwords and allow for software updates. The question is, are they willing to listen? Additionally, no

Data security incident at PoliceOne forums
PoliceOne made an announcement that their forums have undergone a data security breach. Specifically, the security of email addresses, user names, and a small number of birth dates has been