Passwords

Protect Your Business with Passwordless Authentication

Thursday, June 29, 2023
Millions of people still use “123456” as a password. That right there tells you why passwordless authentication is gaining momentum. We discuss three ways to identify your users without need of passwords in our latest article on shoring up business security against cyberattack.... Read More

Password Autofill: Convenience Compromising Security?

Thursday, June 01, 2023
“What’s that password again? Wait, I changed it … Harrumph. I don’t remember!” We’ve all been there, sometimes many times a day. Password autofill on our Web browsers felt like the sun was shining on our online activity again. Sorry to tell you, but this convenience may not be entirely safe.Most browsers will ask after you’ve entered a new password into a site or changed a password if you want it stored for you. That way, when you revisit that site, the browser can autofill the access credentials for you. It saves you the struggle of trying to keep all your passwords straight.... Read More

Psst... What's Your Master Password?

Thursday, March 31, 2022
Psst... What's Your Master Password? All of us like to think we are unique. That thinking extends to our passwords too, right? We're special and distinct, so no one could guess our chosen collection of letters, numbers and symbols. Well, it's surprisingly easy for algorithms to determine passwords and to do so extremely quickly. So,…... Read More

How to Prevent Password Spraying Attacks

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
How to Prevent Password Spraying Attacks Bad cyber actors are what the kids these days would call "try hards." They do everything they can think of to get into your accounts. One tactic is password spraying. In case you don't know about it, this article gives the basics and shares strategies to prevent this type…... Read More

How to Safely Retire Old Devices

Tuesday, December 28, 2021
How to Safely Retire Old Devices It's inevitable that we'll retire old devices to upgrade to the latest and greatest. A new laptop, desktop, or phone is exciting. Yet, before you get too distracted by your shiny, new device, take the time to safely retire the old one. When buying the new device you may…... Read More

3 Reasons to Avoid Signing in With Facebook or Google Accounts

Tuesday, December 28, 2021
3 Reasons to Avoid Signing in With Facebook or Google Accounts Nine out of ten times today when you visit a website you're asked to sign in. To add convenience, many sites offer the ability to sign in using a Facebook or Google account. Sure, it's simpler, but this article will share three key reasons…... Read More