Tag Archives: Passwords

We’re only days away from the Microsoft Authenticator app no longer managing passwords.  As of this Friday, you won’t be able to save or manage passwords, use two-factor authentication or auto-fill. And it won’t be your go-to password manager anymore, either.  Earlier this summer, Microsoft announced it was moving from passwords to passkeys. So instead of creating a password with a mix of …

Do not leave this too late. Gado via Getty Images “The “password era is ending,” Microsoft has warned its billion users, confirming that it wants all those users to delete their passwords given that account attacks are now surging. As part of this change, a 72 hour deadline means you must act now. On the surface, Microsoft’s decision to delete …

It’s time to make a change. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images There’s a truism in cyber circles, that hackers don’t break in, they log in. It’s not new — users have been warned as such for years. But now more than ever your passwords are at high risk. And for most users, there’s nothing more protecting your digital life. Your …

If you use Microsoft Authenticator to manage your passwords, the clock is ticking.  On Aug. 1, the app won’t store or manage your passwords anymore. That means you won’t be able to save passwords or use two-factor authentication or auto-fill.  And if the Authenticator app was your go-to password manager, you’ll need to find a new one. Microsoft is moving …

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) is warning of hardcoded credentials in Aruba Instant On Access Points that allow attackers to bypass normal device authentication and access the web interface. Aruba Instant On Access Points are compact, plug-and-play wireless (Wi-Fi) devices, designed primarily for small to medium-sized businesses, offering enterprise-grade features (guest networks, traffic segmentation) with cloud/mobile app management. The security issue, tracked …

Microsoft is axing passwords starting in August — and if you use its Authenticator app, you’ll want to be prepared. For years, Microsoft Authenticator has been a go-to for managing multifactor authentication and saved passwords. However, starting next month, it will no longer support passwords and will move to passkeys instead. That means your logins will soon rely more on things like …