Tag Archives: Password

It’s time to change your Plex password again

It’s time to change your Plex password again

Dear Plex User, We have recently experienced a security incident that may potentially involve your Plex account information. We believe the actual impact of this incident is limited; however, action is required from you to ensure your account remains secure. What happenedAn unauthorized third party accessed a limited subset of customer data from one of our databases. While we quickly …

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Google tells all 2.5 billion Gmail users: “Change your password now!”

Google tells all 2.5 billion Gmail users: “Change your password now!”

With over 2.5 billion active users worldwide, Google’s Gmail app would be one of the apps that attackers would love to hack. Last month, Google said, “attackers are intensifying their phishing and credential theft methods,” which together make up 37% of “successful intrusions.” Google warns Gmail users that they need to change their passwords to have their Gmail account secured. …

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Major flaw in top password managers lets hackers steal your login details, 2FA codes, credit card info and more

Major flaw in top password managers lets hackers steal your login details, 2FA codes, credit card info and more

Several of the best password managers have been found to be vulnerable to a flaw that lets hackers pull off clickjacking attacks. Researcher Marek Tóth recently demonstrated how the bug allows attackers to overlay invisible HTML elements over an interface so that users think they’re clicking on a standard popup but instead, they’re actually unknowingly leaking sensitive information like account …

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‘Google Password Manager’ shortcut is now in the Play Store

‘Google Password Manager’ shortcut is now in the Play Store

In addition to the Material 3 Expressive redesign, Google has released a Password Manager “app” that serves as a more prominent homescreen shortcut. “Google Password Manager” in the Play Store simply serves as a shortcut to the existing experience powered by Google Play services. The icon is a key in the four Google colors against a white background, while it’s …

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Red Sox call up prospect ‘The Password’ ahead of Yankees series as key OF heads to injured list

Red Sox call up prospect ‘The Password’ ahead of Yankees series as key OF heads to injured list

NEW YORK — Jhostynxon Garcia began receiving congratulations and packing Thursday afternoon ahead of Triple-A Worcester’s doubleheader at Polar Park. The Red Sox’ No. 3 prospect, better known as “The Password,” joined the big league club as Boston opens up an important four-game series against the New York Yankees. Garcia is needed in the Bronx because right fielder Wilyer Abreu, …

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A flexible and secure password manager for Android

A flexible and secure password manager for Android

For years, I bounced between LastPass and 1Password. I started my journey with LastPass, but ditched it due to its history of protecting user data. Later, I joined 1Password, but I wasn’t comfortable storing my most sensitive information on their servers. I always felt something was missing, a level of control and flexibility that I couldn’t quite get. My search …

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5 password managers you should use instead of LastPass

5 password managers you should use instead of LastPass

Joe Hindy / Android Authority There was a time when LastPass was THE password manager everyone should be using. That statement still stands, but with one small twist: LastPass is now the number one password manager everyone should stay far away from. The reason for this? Multiple rounds of leaks and a series of security vulnerabilities. Give LastPass a hard …

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A mind–reading brain implant that comes with password protection

A mind–reading brain implant that comes with password protection

A brain scan (artificially coloured) produced by magnetic resonance imaging. Credit: K H Fung/Science Photo Library A brain implant can decode a person’s internal chatter – but the device works only if the user thinks of a preset password1. The mind-reading device, or brain–computer interface (BCI), accurately deciphered up to 74% of imagined sentences. The system began decoding users’ internal …

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