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Here’s Why Microsoft Is Ditching Passwords for New Accounts
Microsoft is taking another big step toward eliminating passwords with a “passwordless by default” setting for new accounts. New users will be prompted to set up passkeys when creating their Microsoft logins, leaving passwords behind. The company has had passwordless sign-in options for Windows 11 and Microsoft accounts for several years, and in 2024 expanded passkey support across Windows, Android,…
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Lyft Silver Accounts Aim to Make Things Easier for Older Riders
Rideshare services are convenient, but accessing them can prove a challenge to less tech-savvy potential passengers, particularly older adults. But companies are introducing changes that make their services easier for these groups to access. Lyft Silver is a new account type that, like Women+ Connect (aimed at women and nonbinary passengers), makes it simpler and safer to hail a ride…
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Microsoft makes all new accounts passwordless by default
Microsoft has announced that all new Microsoft accounts will be “passwordless by default” to secure them against password attacks such as phishing, brute force, and credential stuffing. The announcement comes after the company started rolling out updated sign-in and sign-up user experience (UX) flows for web and mobile apps in March, optimized for passwordless and passkey-first authentication. “As part of…
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How to switch Google Accounts on Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy)
If you use more than one Google Account, there’s no need to keep switching devices or constantly signing in and out. Android lets you switch Google Accounts right on your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to access different inboxes, photos, calendars, and more, all from the same device. Whether you’re balancing a personal and work account or managing multiple profiles…
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Microsoft goes passwordless by default on new accounts
After supporting passwordless Windows logins for years and even allowing users to delete passwords from their accounts, Microsoft is making its biggest move yet towards a future with no passwords. Now it will ask people signing up for new accounts to only use more secure methods like passkeys, push notifications, and security keys instead, by default. The new no-password initiative…
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This Cyber Attack Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts
A new cyberattack is targeting Microsoft 365 users through Signal and WhatsApp messages, with hackers impersonating government officials in order to gain access to accounts. According to reporting from Bleeping Computer, bad actors—who are believed to be Russians pretending to be European political officials or diplomats—are contacting employees of organizations working on issues related to Ukraine and human rights. The…
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Hackers abuse OAuth 2.0 workflows to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts
Russian threat actors have been abusing legitimate OAuth 2.0 authentication workflows to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts of employees of organizations related to Ukraine and human rights. The adversary is impersonating officials from European countries and contact targets through WhatsApp and Signal messaging platforms. The purpose is to convince potential victims to provide Microsoft authorization codes that give access to accounts, or…
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Instagram Is Using AI to Automatically Enroll Minors Into ‘Teen Accounts’
Meta is getting serious about the teens who use its services. Last year, the company rolled out “Teen Accounts” for Instagram, which add a number of restrictions, limitations, and features for users under the age of 18. Earlier this month, Meta rolled out Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger as well, and expanded some of those restrictions on Instagram specifically.…
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Cybersecurity firm buying hacker forum accounts to spy on cybercriminals
Swiss cybersecurity firm Prodaft has launched a new initiative called ‘Sell your Source’ where the company purchases verified and aged accounts on hacking forums to to spy on cybercriminals. The goal is to use these accounts to infiltrate cybercrime spaces and communities, collecting valuable intelligence that could lead to the exposure of malicious operations and platforms. “As a threat intelligence company,…
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Meta Is Expanding Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger
Social media can be a fantastic way to connect with friends and family, but it can also be dangerous—especially for kids and young adults. While modern social media platforms like Facebook have been around for over 20 years, figuring out how to make these apps and sites safe for minors is still an ongoing challenge. For all its faults, Meta…
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