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Chrome makes it easier to switch to a password manager on Android that is not Google’s own

20Mar

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Chrome makes it easier to switch to a password manager on Android that is not Google’s own

[ad_1] Google Password Manager has been around for a long time and it has been very helpful. It autofills the passwords in browsers when we try to log in to our accounts and saves us time and adds an extra layer of security as it supplies strong passwords. However, if you wanted a password manager other than Google's, the process was a huge problem. But now, it is going to change as Google will be allowing the easy adoption of third-party password managers. A third-party password manager will provide greater flexibility to users over their choice of password storage and security.Google Chrome access to third-party password managerAccording to a tipster @Leopeva64 post on X, the option for a third-party password manager was seen in the Stable version of Chrome for Android. The post said,...

1Nov

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LastPass hack causes whopping $4.4 mn loss in crypto to victims!

[ad_1] In this digital age where everything is online, cybersecurity personnel advise keeping a password manager that can help you manage multiple passwords that you have set up for different platforms while also creating complex passwords for you. But what if the password manager itself becomes the target of hackers? This is exactly what happened with LastPass, the password manager application owned by GoTo. On October 25, at least 25 LasPass users were targeted by cybercriminals who siphoned over $4.4 million from them in crypto. Let us take a closer look.LastPass hack: What happenedAccording to blockchain analyst ZachBXT (via CoinDesk), the popular password manager LastPass has become the latest target of hackers. This is the second cyberattack on the platform in less than a year aft...

World Password Day 2023: Know tips to create strong passwords for all your accounts

4May

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World Password Day 2023: Know tips to create strong passwords for all your accounts

[ad_1] Setting up a password is an easy, but tedious task, especially if you're active on multiple platforms. Of course, the process is annoying and time-consuming and it's a pain thinking of new passwords all the time. Then comes the most mind-consuming task of all, remembering them. Although simple passwords are easy to remember, it also means an easy job for a hacker to crack it within a few seconds. Therefore, it is vital to set up strong passwords to safeguard all your accounts. Therefore on World Password Day, learn the best tips and practices to set up a strong password which will keep your accounts away from the hands of hackers. 1. Do not reuse passwordsALWAYS keep a different password for different platforms. Although setting up a common password makes it easy to remember, it...

From Android apps on Windows 11 to Assistant shortcut, here are 5 awesome Android tricks

21Jan

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From Android apps on Windows 11 to Assistant shortcut, here are 5 awesome Android tricks

[ad_1] From Android apps in Windows 11, Google Assistant shortcut to Automatic deletion of one-time messages - check out the top 5 Android hacks here. Android phones are simply great because of their simplicity as well as the variety of purposes that you can use them for. It's no secret that your Android phones hold many more hidden features than you will ever find or even use. Dig into the settings and other apps, and make virtually impossible opportunities open up for you. From Google Messages automatic deletion of one-time messages, Android apps in Windows 11, secured Chrome Incognito tabs with fingerprints to Google Assistant shortcut -- know all these Android tricks to raise your experience to another level altogether . Automatic deletion of one-time messages in Google...