Password

Apple to launch Passwords app in challenge to 1Password, LastPass

The company is planning the new app as part of iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS 15, the next major versions of its iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems

Disney to start cracking down on password-sharing from June: CEO Bob Iger

Streaming rival Netflix's password-sharing crackdown had helped it add nearly 22 million subscribers in the second half of 2023 and shatter Wall Street expectations

'123456' the most common password, can be cracked in under a second: Study

The most common password was "123456" and a hacker would probably take less than a second to crack it, according to a study conducted by NordPass, a software company that helps users organise their passwords. The password "123456" was held by about 45 lakhs accounts, the study found in partnership with independent experts specialising in researching cybersecurity incidents, according to the Panama-based company's website. The second and the third most popular passwords were "admin" and "12345678", used in about 40 lakhs and 13.7 lakhs accounts, respectively, the study findings on the website show. In India, the most common password was "123456", kept in around 3.6 lakhs accounts, followed by "admin", used in around 1.2 lakhs accounts, according to the website. The research team analysed passwords from a 6.6 Terabyte-database, which were stolen by employing various stealer malware, such as Redline, Vidar, Taurus, Raccoon, Azorult, and Cryptbot, it said. Malware logs included both .

70% of passwords can be cracked in less than a second, shows NordPass study

In 2023, "123456" was the most common password used by Indians; almost a third of the world's most popular passwords consist of numerical sequences

Netflix's curbs on password sharing may lead to a larger subscriber base

Since it announced a crackdown on password sharing, Netflix has been rapidly gaining subscribers and has already added six million new accounts globally

Netflix ends password sharing in India from today; all you need to know

Netflix said that it has initiated the distribution of emails to customers who are sharing their passwords outside their households in India

Apple to automatically assign passkey to each Apple ID: Details here

Apple to add support for Passkey authentication to all supported devices with the release of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma later this year

TMS Ep428: ONDC, passkeys, markets, Maharatna & Navratna Cos

Is ONDC the biggest threat to Zomato and Swiggy? Are we heading to a world without passwords? How will markets react to Karnataka poll results? What are Maharatna and Navratna companies? Answers here

Google rolling out passkeys for 'passwordless future': All you need to know

Passkeys, according to Google, are a better alternative to passwords and are interoperable with all major devices and browsers

Netflix to crack down on password sharing, upgrades ad-supported plans

Netflix originally planned to roll out "paid sharing" in the US during the first quarter this year. The company will now introduce the feature on or before June 30

Most Indians still store financial passwords in smartphones, says report

According to the report, 24 per cent of the respondents shared that mobile phones have been their preferred choice whether as notes, in the contact list, in password app or another place in the device

Here is how Netflix plans to put an end to password sharing on its platform

Netflix users will be required to buy an extra member account which can be accessed by two people who are not at the primary location

Google Chrome introduces passwordless secure login through passkeys

After going through a testing period that started in October, the company added the passwordless secure login standard this week to Chrome Stable M108

'Samsung' was the most commonly-used password in 2021, study shows

In the case of "samsung," it turns out that it is not the only brand-based password used by a large number of online users

"Password" most widely used password in India, "bigbasket" fourth: Report

"Bigbasket" has been used by over 75,000 users in India as their password, and it would take about 5 minutes for hackers to crack it, a report by NordPass showed

What is two-factor authentication?

A strong password is essential to keep your online data safe. But with increasing cyberattacks, you need two-factor authentication, which adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts

Passkeys becoming a safe alternative to passwords: Google vice president

Functionality will be available for general users of company's app store and browser later this year

Netflix reverses subscriber loss with big hits, adds 2.4 mn from July-Sep

Password-sharing crackdown: Company shares details

Indian Air Force releases AFCAT 2 Admit Card 2022; here's how to download

Candidates who have applied for the test can now download their admit cards from the official website - afcat.cdac.in.

Netflix looks at alternative route to charge for password sharing

A basic plan allows customers to watch on one device at a time. The pricier standard plan allows for two separate devices, and the premium plan allows four