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Is it a Safe Password Manager?
NordPass fast facts Our rating: 4.6 stars out of 5Pricing: Starts at $1.89 per monthKey features Modern XChaCha20 encryption. Flexible subscription options. Easy-to-use applications. From the creators of the popular NordVPN, NordPass has big shoes to fill as Nord Security’s password manager solution. Fortunately, NordPass more than exceeds these expectations with its zero-knowledge password vault, strong encryption, and user-friendly interface.…
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Best antivirus with password manager in 2024
Separating the many antiviruses on the market is no easy task. It’s even more of a challenge when it comes to the best antivirus programs. After all, the level of protection they provide is often comparable, as is their impact on your system during scans. Sometimes, choosing between numerous top antivirus solutions requires honing in on a specific feature which…
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How to add picture password to sign into Windows
To set up a picture password on Windows 11 (or 10), open Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, click on “Picture password,” click on “Add,” select the picture, and create the password. On Windows 11 (and 10), in addition to using a password and Windows Hello, you can also use a picture as the sign-in method. Usually, this is more…
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GitHub comments abused to push password stealing malware masked as fixes
GitHub is being abused to distribute the Lumma Stealer information-stealing malware as fake fixes posted in project comments. The campaign was first reported by a contributor to the teloxide rust library, who noted on Reddit that they received five different comments in their GitHub issues that pretended to be fixes but were instead pushing malware. Further review by BleepingComputer found thousands of…
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How Good Password Hygiene Keeps You Safe
Key Takeaways Password hygiene is about creating secure passwords and keeping them safe. Use a password manager to create long, random passwords for improved security. Never reuse passwords to prevent multiple accounts from being compromised. Implement two-factor authentication (2FA) to enhance security by requiring a second form of verification. A big part of online security is something called password hygiene.…
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Why You Need a Longer Password
Key Takeaways Password entropy measures randomness, with higher bits needed for a secure password. Dictionary attacks & brute force cracking are common methods. Adding randomness thwarts attackers. Entropy depends on password length, characters, and case usage—best aim for 16-character passwords. We all know the annoyance of creating a new account online: you enter the password you want, and then the…
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How to disable password after sleep on Windows 11
To disable sign-in again after sleep or inactivity on Windows 11, open Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, and choose the “Never” option for the “If you’ve been away, when should Windows require you to sign in again” setting. You can also configure the feature to require a password every time the computer resumes sleep or after a number of…
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