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After studying 19 billion passwords, one big problem: Over 90% are terrible

TL;DR: A new study analyzing more than 19 billion passwords from relatively recent data breaches between April 2024 and 2025 has found that the vast majority are weak. Alarmingly, only six percent of the leaked passwords were unique, leading researchers to describe a widespread epidemic of weak password reuse.

Full story By Shawn Knight, May 1, 2025, 1:20 PM 27 comments

Security Microsoft

New Microsoft login screens emphasize passkeys and "passwordless" authentication

What just happened? Despite still being one of the most popular login methods, developers are gradually replacing passwords with newer, more robust authentication technologies. The "next generation" of online security is coming slowly but steadily, and Microsoft has now decided there is room for a significant redesign of the entire login experience.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, March 31, 2025, 11:11 AM

Are Passwords Dead? What Are Passkeys, and Why Everyone's Talking About Them

FEATURE By David Matthews, March 31, 2025, 5:19 AM TechSpot Security

Tired of forgetting passwords and getting locked out of your accounts? Passkeys offer a simpler, safer way to log in---no passwords, no frustration, just a quick scan or tap on your device.

Security The Web

Passkeys reach 15 billion accounts but fall short of expectations so far

Why though? They're safer, easier and faster to use than traditional methods

By Skye Jacobs, February 2, 2025, 10:15 AM

Google Security

Google's Advanced Protection Program for higher-risk users adds support for passkeys

Users can now activate APP without owning physical security keys

By Daniel Sims, July 11, 2024, 8:09 AM

Security Google

Google says passkeys are now used by over 400 million accounts, and over a billion sign-ins

Passkeys are more popular and feature-rich than ever

By Alfonso Maruccia, May 3, 2024, 4:49 PM

Software Download of the Week

Firefox introduces support for passkeys on macOS

In addition to using passkeys stored in iCloud Keychain, Firefox 122 enhances the translations feature. Also, it now displays images and descriptions when searching in the browser's address bar.

By Ivan Franco, January 25, 2024, 4:23 PM

Security Apple

X/Twitter iPhone app adds passkey support for more secure logins

Passkeys are more secure than passwords, but developer support has so far been limited

By Cal Jeffrey, January 24, 2024, 5:23 PM

Software Download of the Week

1Password now supports passkeys on desktop browsers and iOS

1Password will now allow users to register and sign in with passkeys in your desktop browser and on iOS 17. Use passkeys to sign in to compatible websites, including Amazon, Google, Microsoft and more.

By Ivan Franco, September 20, 2023, 4:12 PM