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Google had been testing a new password-free secure login feature ‘Passkeys’ since October and launched it earlier this week to its Chrome Stable M108. Passkeys are a form of unique identity of a user without involving passwords. They can be stored on computers, phones or even USB security keys.

 


Chrome users can now access Passkeys within the browser on both desktop and mobile devices that have Windows 11, macOS, or Android installed. Additionally, Android users can sync their Passkeys between their Android device and  another device via a password manager directly or with support from a third-party, such as 1Password or Dashlane. Passkeys are designed using public key cryptography, which is what creates the cross-platform feature.

Google Launches Passkeys as an Alternative to Passwords in Chrome

 


Apple engineer, Garrett Davidson, revealed that the company is working on a new passkey feature called Passkeys in iCloud Keychain, that will let users authenticate their account based on Face ID and Touch ID in place of a password.

 


With Passkeys in iCloud Keychain, users will not be required to create a password when creating an account. They can simply access their accounts using a one-tap login with Touch ID or Face ID.

 

The Apple device will handle the generation and storage of the unique passkey used for the site, hence eliminating the need for a password. The Passkeys will be end-to-end encrypted and synced across all of a user's Apple devices, as a result of ‌iCloud‌ Keychain. Therefore, all their credentials will be preserved in case their device is lost or stolen.

Apple is Working on Replacing Password Authentication with Face and Touch ID Passkeys

Securing the WFH Workforce of the Future

If your business is still using multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a security measure, you need to know that it’s not working for you.  You may have already guessed this since cybercrime is up by 300% since early 2020.  Since 62% of the American workforce made the sudden switch to remote work at the beginning of the pandemic, 20% of businesses have experienced a cyber security breach which could be linked back to their remote employees. 


Remote work has ramped up the cyber vulnerabilities as employees are potentially working from unsecured networks or spotty WiFi, on personal devices which may not have security protocols in place, and they’re connecting to corporate networks remotely, which adds another area for cyber criminals to exploit. 

Securing the WFH Workforce of the Future #Infographic

Google will soon step up to the two-factor authentication security

The tech giant has announced the release of a two-factor authentication security update soon on the platform in order to enhance the security of accounts. Google says that it will soon start enrolling the properly configured account for the two-step verification.

Google will soon step up to the two-factor authentication security

Netflix to soon crack down on password sharing

It is no surprise that one single account owner of Netflix shares his/her password with several other people. Even people countries apart use the same Netflix account but, they might not be able to do so anymore since the giant online streaming company has planned a crackdown on password sharing.

Netflix to soon crack down on password sharing

 


Apple had hinted the release of a new extension last week during the iCloud Windows 10 app update, which listed “Support for iCloud Passwords Chrome Extension” as a new feature.

 

The company has now officially introduced the extension, called iCloud Passwords. It is available for both Windows and Mac versions of Chrome, and will allow users to use passwords stored in their iCloud Keychain. As a result, juggling between Windows and Mac computers will become easier for those who use Chrome as their browser and iCloud Keychain in lieu of a dedicated password manager.

Apple has Introduced a New Extension: iCloud Passwords

The Most Common Passwords of 2018 and 2019

 As our world gets more digital day by day, many websites both old and new struggle with cybersecurity issues. As theft, hacking and other forms of cybercrime increase, website owners try their best to protect users' and consumers' data. But users have a role to play as well and that is where passwords come in.

 It can be hard to set a password with good strength. In light of cybersecurity, many online websites require a strong password, in which a certain minimum amount of special characters and numbers are necessary. This is because alphanumeric passwords are usually stronger. However, many people just go for easy passwords since memorizing and remembering them is a piece of cake.

The Most Common Passwords of 2018 and 2019 #Infographic

All about password theft
Hacking a password is a common tactic used by the ‘bad actors’ to compromise a person’s information, access their device, and/or use the data for further attacks.

But did you know, that the first computer password was developed in 1960, while the first ‘hack’ of password happened in 1962 – in just 2 years? And since then, login credentials continue to be a target amongst the hacker community.

Experts say that passwords are hacked because they are weak and contain a common set of words such as America, 123456, and iloveyou. Additionally, some people reuse the same password across all web services and increase the risk of attack.

Here, are some tips to help you create a strong password.
  • Use a combination of words with numbers.
  • Combine 2, 3, and even 4 partial words to make a strong password. For example, connect Diamond, Blog, and Fan to make ‘Diamblofan.’
  • Replace a few words with numbers and symbols. For example, changing the word password to p@ssw0rd.
  • Use a minimum of 12 characters.
  • Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • Change your password every 30 – 90 days.
  • Although not entirely safe, can use password managers to remember the unique and strong passwords.

All about password theft #Infographic

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