Researchers steal passwords using keyboard sounds
A noisy, clicky-clacky keyboard is the joy of (at least some) mechanical keyboard fans. But you might want to rethink that position, if the murderous glares of your family and coworkers aren’t […]
Tag: Passwords
Intel Downfall: Severe flaw in billions of CPUs leaks passwords, more
Well this is bad. “Downfall” is the name Daniel Moghimi, a security expert at Google, has given to a new vulnerability he has discovered in several generations of Intel processors. Attackers can […]
Forget passwords: Passkeys are debuting in Windows 11, and I want more
Windows passkeys may be the new Windows Hello of Windows 11. I’ve just started trying them, and I want more. Lots more. Remember, Windows Hello debuted on Windows 10 as a biometric […]
Roku’s massive hack is why you shouldn’t reuse passwords
Life online can differ wildly from the real world—especially when security is involved. It’s not likely someone will break into your home if you lose your house keys. But leaked login info? […]
A hacker just leaked 10 billion passwords. Here’s what to do now
Hacking into an account doesn’t always require deep expertise in exploiting vulnerabilities. Sometimes it’s a simple as taking leaked information and placing it elsewhere on the internet. That’s why the release of […]
Chrome’s password manager recently swallowed over 15 million passwords
It hasn’t been a good year for Google. Last week, there was a glitch in Google Chrome that caused over 15 million passwords to simply disappear, forcing the global tech company to […]
Hackers are using full-screen Chrome to steal Google passwords
There’s a new hacking method making the rounds and it’s as clever as it is annoying. According to a new report, attackers are using the Kiosk Mode of Chrome to put the […]
How to find saved Wi-Fi passwords on your Windows 10 PC
A reader asks: “How do I see a Wi-Fi password on a Windows 10 PC?” If you are trying to see the password for the network that you’re currently connected to, follow […]
How to find your saved Wi-Fi passwords in Windows
When you connect your laptop to a wireless network, you usually have to log in with a password. This is true in cafés and libraries, for example – but also when we […]
How to find passwords on Android
With so many accounts across different apps and websites, it’s easy to forget a password or two. Thankfully, if you’re using an Android phone, there are built-in tools and methods to help […]
