Passwords
TikTok Says, No, It Isn't Stealing Your Passwords
A developer warned that TikTok’s iPhone app could scrape passwords and other sensitive data with its in-app browser. But there is no evidence the app is doing that.
Olympics Broadcaster Announces His Computer Password on Live TV
The announcer complained that it could have been a bit easier to type.
Google Wants to Make Everyone Use Two Factor Authentication
The company is making some changes to encourage more people to adopt a key digital security mechanism.
Hackers Stole Thousands of Dollars Worth of NFTs from Collectors
Nifty Gateway confirmed that several people had their accounts compromised recently, but blamed users for their lack of two-factor authentication.
LastPass Free Accounts Will Now Work on Either Your Phone or Computer, Not Both
LastPass changed its price structure, forcing free users to choose between using computers or mobile devices.
Nintendo Switch Issue Shows Quirk in Password UI [Updated]
The issue revolves around a password entry screen on the eShop.
Pastebin Made It Harder To Scrape Its Site And Researchers Are Pissed Off
Pastebin quietly changed its terms and services that allowed researchers to study leaked data, malware, and stolen passwords.
PayPal and Venmo Are Letting SIM Swappers Hijack Accounts
Even after being warned by researchers, some companies still haven’t fixed systems that make it easy for hackers to take over accounts.
Tools for Breaking Into Disney+ Accounts Have Been Online for Months
Hackers are selling Disney+ accounts on the dark web, but the tools to break into the accounts in the first place are already established.
This Bank Had the Worst Password Policy We've Ever Seen
A European bank makes customers pay to change their passwords, and suggests they Google their password to check if it is secure.