WhatsApp can now use passkeys to secure your backups

WhatsApp is introducing a passwordless way to instantly secure your chat backups. The messaging platform is launching passkey ...
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You Probably Have a Better Password Than the Louvre Did: Learn From Its Mistake

One of the most significant flaws in the Louvre's cybersecurity was lazy password use. "Louvre" appeared to be the password ...
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WhatsApp's New Update Lets You Encrypt Chat Backups Using Passkeys

You don't need to wait for WhatsApp to enable passkey encryption. You can do it now by using a password or 64-digit key. In the app, go to Settings, then Chats, then Chat backup and then End-to-end ...

Why password controls still matter in cybersecurity

Passwords still matter — and weak policies leave the door wide open. Specops Software explains how longer passphrases, ...
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Quick Tip: How to avoid using risky passwords, which ones are most common

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick weak password tip: You may be using one that's risky. A recent study from the artificial intelligence analytics platform Peec ...

WhatsApp Is Rolling Out Passkey Support for Encrypted Backups

In the beginning, WhatsApp users could not protect their chat backups with encryption—while all communications were encrypted end-to-end, backups weren't afforded the same protection. Since 2021, ...
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If you’re using these password managers, watch out for scam emails

Remembering hundreds of secure passwords isn’t really possible unless you’re some kind of savant. What to do? Well, passkeys are a great alternative, but they’re far from universal… so some kind of ...
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Govt targets formal service sector entities using GSTN database, opens survey draft for public review

While data on unincorporated service businesses is regularly collected, there has been a lack of consistent information on incorporated service enterprises, particularly with breakdowns by industry ...
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The Louvre heist – how to avoid its password shame

The audacious theft of crown jewels from the Louvre revealed the surveillance system was reportedly protected by the password, "Louvre." ...
BBC

Scottish data centres powering AI already using enough water to fill 27 million bottles a year

Data centres powering artificial intelligence (AI) in Scotland are using enough tap water to fill 27 million half-litre bottles a year, according to data obtained by BBC News. AI systems such as the ...
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Quick Tip: How to avoid using risky passwords, which ones are most common

Here's a quick weak password tip: You may be using one that's risky. A recent study from the artificial intelligence analytics platform Peec AIreveals just how risky ...
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Cecil County deputy pleads guilty for using police database to find information on people

Gov. Wes Moore has launched war against President Trump, criticizing the federal government shutdown and its impact on Maryland."We are watching the president, Suspects sought in connection with south ...