This dumb password rule is from Techcombank.
Your password must:
- Be between 6 and 8 characters long
- Contains at least 1 number character
- Contains at least 1 lowercase character
- Contains at least 1 uppercase character
- Neither space nor unicode character is allowed. In fact,
NO special characters is allowed
- Must be changed every 9...
#Microsoft Is Ditching #Passwords for #Passkeys: How to Switch Before the August Deadline
https://www.cnet.com/tech/microsoft-is-ditching-passwords-for-passkeys-how-to-make-the-switch-before-the-august-deadline/
#privacy #security
Not a bad time to check your emails with HaveIbeenPwned.com and update your passwords or add two-factor authentication.
#internet #passwords #browsers #GoogleChrome #chrome #yahoo #facebook #FacebookProfile
So, another day, another data breach. This one is the motherload. 16 Billion, with a B, credentials, ie usernames and passwords. Almost all of the data is new, there’s about 200 million records that were known breaches. The breach stretches across providers, operating systems and vendors. It is not from a singular attack, but a compilation of a long exfiltration of data via infostealers and similar.
What does that mean for you? Go change your important passwords, again. Use a password manager. Passkeys are becoming more common, but I haven’t researched them so have no opinion. The ones I’ve seen use biometrics, and my work systems don’t have cameras.
This is a big deal, and you should pay attention to it.
#infosec #passwords #hack #darkweb #16billionrecords
https://cybernews.com/security/billions-credentials-exposed-infostealers-data-leak/
Updates/additional-coverage from an earlier story
16-billion usernames & passwords have been compromised, the data was only available briefly, but people are being advised to change their passwords for important services imediately.
Due to the sheer volume of the data, it will take time to figure out exactly what services & users were affected, so best to take precautions now.
Change your passwords, and enable some form of 2FA.
Like a good netizen, I duly spent a hour this morning changing my passwords as recommended following this large breach. In my experience, it's best to approach this task slowly and deliberately ensuring all new passwords are duly recorded in your password manager.
Google and Apple were reasonably straight forward, but oh my god, the process required to change my Instagram account was something else. So many steps and clicks, I am surprised anyone would bother. Deliberate of course because so many settings are consciously hidden and obfuscated by Meta. (I only have Instagram because a beloved family member uses it. I don't have the app on my phone and only access it in a Facebook container in a seperate Librewolf profile.)
https://cybernews.com/security/billions-credentials-exposed-infostealers-data-leak/
Sixteen billion passwords may have been stolen. Here's how to protect yourself #cybersecurity #passwords #passkeys #technews
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/sixteen-billion-passwords-may-stolen-171530688.html