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CrashStealer Malware Impersonates Apple Tool to Steal Mac Passwords and Crypto
Mac users should watch out for macOS malware called CrashStealer, according to Jamf Threat Labs. The malware impersonates Apple's crash reporting framework, and it's meant to steal all kinds of sensitive information. CrashStealer collects browser data, password manager data, cryptocurrency wallet extensions, and keychain data, and Jamf first noticed it circulating in a fake Apple-notarized app called Werkbit.
Apple Intelligence Can Change Your Passwords for You When You Get Hacked
Agentic AI and security are normally at odds, but this Apple Intelligence feature could be a lifesaver.
iOS 26.4 Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default for All iPhones
Starting with iOS 26.4, Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default and turned on for all iPhone users. Stolen Device Protection adds extra security in case of physical iPhone theft. Apple implemented Stolen Device Protection back in 2023 after reports about a new iPhone theft method. Thieves would spy on an intended victim to learn their passcode, then steal the target's iPhone. With the passcode, criminals were able to empty bank accounts, access passwords, and turn off Find My.
Microsoft Edge Stores All Saved Passwords in Cleartext Process Memory at Launch
Microsoft Edge decrypts every stored password into process memory the moment the browser launches and keeps them there as cleartext, regardless of whether the user ever visits those sites.
1Password Will Let You Hand Your Data Security Over To Your Preferred AI Agent
If you're willing to let AI book or buy things on your behalf, 1Password just made that easier.
The FBI Just Issued an Urgent Warning for Anyone Using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, or OneDrive Over a New Phishing Scheme
A fast-spreading cyberattack kit called "Kali365" allows low-skill scammers to hijack a user's account without ever stealing their password.
iOS 26.4.1 fixes iPhone bug that stopped iCloud data from syncing, including Apple Passwords
iOS 26.4.1 is available today. While the official release notes were vague, a thread on the developer forums indicates it...
Canadian politician goes viral for using sprawling LGBT acronym critics compare to a Wi-Fi password
A Canadian politician's use of the lengthy acronym MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ during public remarks went viral, with social media users comparing it to a password.
LastPass Brings Secure Access to Businesses and Individuals Alike With New Capabilities in 2025
BOSTON, December 10, 2025--LastPass, a leader in password and identity management trusted by over 100,000 businesses worldwide, announced a series of major advancements in 2025 designed to give users greater security, visibility, and control across work and life. Key updates include Passkeys, now available to all customers, and Business Max, a new SKU that introduces easy-to-use SaaS visibility and access control capabilities alongside other improvements that strengthen security and simplify use
New ‘Perseus’ Android malware checks user notes for secrets
A new Android malware called Perseus is checking user-curated notes to steal sensitive information, like passwords, recovery phrases, or financial data.
Congress wants to ban AI companies from selling your health data
The new proposal bans selling health and location data info — including data entered into your favorite AI chatbot.
Warning—48 Million Gmail Usernames And Passwords Leaked Online
Are your Gmail login credentials amongst the 48 million estimated as exposed in this leak of existing infostealer logs — here's what you need to know.
1Password adds an extra layer of phishing protection
The browser extension now warns you if you're about to paste credentials into a bogus site.
The Password That Lets Caterpillars Hide in an Ant’s Lair
Some butterfly species can’t grow unless they trick ants into taking them home with a complex rhythmic signal.
You Can Now Grant Claude Access To Your 1Password Credentials
1Password lets you use Claude agents for personal chores without exposing your credentials.
Google is making it easier to switch between password managers on Android
Google's new feature will transfer your passkeys as well
149 Million Usernames and Passwords Exposed by Unsecured Database
This “dream wish list for criminals” includes millions of Gmail, Facebook, banking logins, and more. The researcher who discovered it suspects they were collected using infostealing malware.
1Password wades into a right-wing mess after funding a Linux project
The controversy surrounds David Heinemeier Hansson, who has posted strident anti-vax and anti-immigrant views.
Small businesses are facing hurdles getting US tariff refunds
Businesses want refunds on Donald Trump's tariffs. Lost passwords and misclassified customs entries are holding them up.
Microsoft Says Edge Password Security Vulnerability Is ‘By Design’—Is It Time To Switch To Chrome?
Microsoft Edge loads all your saved passwords, decrypted and in plaintext, into memory at startup. Google Chrome doesn’t—is it time to switch browser?
Microsoft confirms outage affecting MFA, My Sign-Ins platform
Microsoft is working to address an ongoing incident preventing customers from setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) or accessing the My Sign-Ins platform.
Experts say we should use passkeys, but can a smartphone PIN really be safer than a password?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions explores a topical issue of personal cybersecurity
149M logins exposed in unsecured database, inc 900k Apple accounts
A database containing 149 million account logins has been found sitting unsecured on a cloud service. The records include 900,000...
Every Business Owner Needs This Password Manager for Just $24.97
Sticky Password Premium stores passwords safely for businesses, and is on sale for $25.
Google is about to extends Identity Check to your banking apps and password managers
Locking out all the shoulder surfers
New iPhone spyware can steal passwords and photos
P7 DarkSword iPhone spyware can steal saved passwords, photos, Apple Notes and cryptocurrency wallet data by checking for commands every 15 seconds.
Android rolling out passkey transfers between password managers
Google announced today that Android now offers a system-level way to transfer passwords and passkeys between credential managers.
New ClickLock macOS Stealer Kills Apps Every 210ms Until Victims Type Their Password
ClickLock Stealer kills macOS apps every 210 milliseconds until victims enter a password, then steals browser credentials, cookies, wallets, and Keych
The TASK#STOMP Windows backdoor takes Wi-Fi passwords, screenshots, and business files
The TASK#STOMP backdoor steals office documents on Windows PCs, grabs new files as they're saved, and can rebuild itself if partly removed.
I almost deleted Google Keep for lacking passwords until I found this hidden Android feature
Private Space fixed the major security flaw in Keep
1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password
The new feature allows agents to log into a customer's personal accounts while still protecting the private credentials that secure those accounts.
New ClickLock macOS malware traps users into revealing login password
A new macOS information-stealing malware dubbed ClickLock terminates all visible processes to force users into entering their system login password.
1Password for Claude Lets AI Log In Without Seeing Your Passwords
Popular password management app 1Password today added Claude support, which means AI service Claude can access credentials stored in 1Password for completing browser tasks. With the integration, Claude can use 1Password logins and one-time codes without the actual password being exposed to Claude. Passwords never reach Claude's context, memory, or Anthropic's systems. When Claude wants to sign in to a website, 1Password shows the user which credential Claude wants access to and why.
What are tomorrow's quantum threats?
Most people trust that the passwords, bank accounts, medical records and private messages they use every day are protected by encryption. But as quantum computing advances, some of today’s most widely used security tools could eventually become breakable. That means information stolen now could potentially be saved and unlocked years later, when quantum computers are powerful enough to crack protections that current computers cannot.
1Password Users Flee Platform After $300,000 Donation. Should You Run, Too?
1Password faces backlash over a $300,000 pledge to a foundation connected to David Heinemeier Hansson. Should you switch to Bitwarden?
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Cybercriminals Think You’re an Easy Target. Prove Them Wrong No one likes to manage dozens or even hundreds of ever-changing passwords. No surprise, then,
Guest Commentary: AI fears are more than just science fiction
The first line of defense for you: strong passwords and two-factor authentication.
Microsoft fixes outage affecting MFA setup, MySignIn service
Microsoft is working to address an ongoing incident preventing customers from setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) or accessing the My Sign-Ins platform.
1Password plans are getting more expensive soon
1Password is increasing prices for its individual and family plans.
Getting started with Windows Hello for Business and Day 1 authentication at Microsoft
Discover how we moved to passwordless authentication internally at Microsoft and get tips on how your organization can implement your own solution.
The Android password manager nobody talks about actually beats the giants
This invisible Android password manager crushes the competition
Chrome And Safari Warning—If You See This, You’re Being Hacked
These attacks put your passwords, accounts and data at risk — what to know.
Google Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new ‘Pass-ta-key’ attack
Passkeys are becoming more popular as a safer alternative to traditional passwords, but some cracks are starting to show after...
Apple’s iOS 27 goes all agentic on compromised passwords
iBiz might not win the AI race, but analysts say it's focusing on features people may actually use
I created a Gmail account for my son when he was 3
I emailed my son memories of his childhood for 15 years. When he turned 18, I finally gave him the password.
Give Your Problems (and Passwords) to Moltbot, Then Watch It Go
A viral new virtual assistant formerly known as Clawdbot is complex and brings security risks—but some early adopters say it feels like the future.
The hotel TV privacy mistake that can follow you home
Hotel TV privacy risks go beyond forgotten passwords when you sign into Netflix or other streaming apps on shared devices you don't control.
Microsoft Edge keeps cleartext passwords in RAM, security researcher warns
Microsoft Edge “by design” keeps all saved user passwords unencrypted in RAM for the entire session.
iOS 27’s Passwords app can change your passwords for you, automatically
Apple has unveiled a new iOS 27 feature for the Passwords app: an AI capability that can automatically change your passwords for you.
Two iOS 27 Features Won't Be Ready for Monday's Launch
Two iOS 27 features need a little more time in testing and won't be shipping until a future update, even though they were present during the beta period. Suggestions in Messages conversations and the option to automatically fix compromised passwords with a tap will not be in the initial version of iOS 27, and will instead launch in a later version of iOS 27. Apple noted the delays on its iOS 27 page, as well as its iPadOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate pages as these are cross-platform features.
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Secret parameter allowed hackers to steal passwords when a target clicked on a link.
1Password Surpasses $500 Million in Revenue as AI Agents Drive Growth
As businesses and consumers increasingly adopt artificial intelligence agents, 1Password is aiming to position itself to deliver solutions for growing challenges around security, access and trust.
Apple says two iOS 27 features aren’t coming until a ‘future software update’
This week, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released to everyone on Monday, September 14. Along with that, the...
Snazzy Labs got their Trump Phone preorder and it’s a disaster.
Quinn Nelson is one of the lucky (?) few to actually get their hands on the T1. The Trump Mobile emails kept going to spam, the site is broken, and a customer service agent asked for his password over the phone. Spoiler: Things didn’t get better once he turned it on. [Media: https://youtu.be/b1ytw85Npt8]
These Password Managers Are Consumer Reports' Top Picks For Keeping Your Data Safe
If you're looking for a password manager to keep all your login credentials safe, 1Password, Keeper, and Dashlane all get top scores from Consumer Reports.
Passkeys were supposed to replace passwords, but they're failing for the most predictable reason
It was meant to make things easier.
Mandiant Releases Rainbow Tables Enabling NTLMv1 Admin Password Hacking
Google-owned Mandiant has publicly released a comprehensive dataset of Net-NTLMv1 rainbow tables, marking a significant escalation in demonstrating the security risks of legacy authentication protocols.
A hotel check-in system left a million passports and driver's licenses open for anyone to see
The tech company that maintains the hotel check-in system set its cloud storage to public, allowing anyone to access customers' data without a password.
Google Gemini accessed protected systems of 3 real companies during artificial intelligence cybersecurity test
Google Gemini accessed three real companies' protected systems during a cybersecurity test, including one case where the AI repeatedly guessed passwords.
Why There's Simply No Need For A Password Manager Anymore
With OS-level password managers, passkeys, and biometric authentication technology, there's no longer much need for third-party password managers.
1Password now lets Claude sign in to websites without seeing your passwords
1Password is launching a new Claude integration for Mac users today. It’s designed to let Anthropic’s AI agent sign in...
Google may finally let you move passkeys to another password manager on Android
Google could soon end the passkey lock-in for its Password Manager's users.
Here's how to switch from 1Password to Apple Passwords
A password manager used to be one of the most important third-party apps anyone could have. It was the thing...
New CSS Attacks Can Break Webmail Defenses to Steal Passwords and Tokens
Outlook CSS techniques can spoof Microsoft sign-in and capture passwords, while Gmail image-set() can trigger external requests from malicious email c
RatHat is a new Android malware that records your screen touches to steal passwords
This malicious software also weaponizes AI to infect the device.
1Password lets AI agents use your passwords without seeing them
Just grant the agent access approval and it’ll sign into your accounts to complete tasks.
Google Password Manager Attacks Could Let Malware Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts
Unit 42 details three Chrome passkey attack paths that could let Windows malware bypass verification or recover synced private keys after compromise.
Microsoft Says Edge Password Security Vulnerability Is ‘By Design’—Is It Time To Switch To Chrome?
Microsoft Edge loads all your saved passwords, decrypted and in plaintext, into memory at startup. Google Chrome doesn’t—is it time to switch browser?
One UI 9 makes major lock screen security change every Galaxy user needs to know
With the One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update, Samsung is making a major change to how many times you're allowed to enter the incorrect PIN, password, or pattern on y
Windows malware uses Grok AI to help stay hidden, researchers say
x47.c Windows malware uses xAI's Grok to maintain persistence on infected PCs while stealing passwords, browser cookies and API keys from victims.
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
Screen-sharing bug lets remote hackers log in without a password.
1Password announces big price increases coming next month
1Password, the popular password management app, has started notifying users about big price increases coming next month.
How to find compromised passwords on iPhone and Android
Apple and Google password managers can flag compromised, weak and reused passwords on your phone before credential stuffing attacks can strike.
Act Now—48 Million Gmail Usernames And Passwords Leaked Online
Are your Gmail login credentials amongst the 48 million estimated as exposed in this leak of existing infostealer logs — here's what you need to know.
Azure CLI Password Spray Hits at Least 78 Microsoft Accounts in 81M+ Attempts
Huntress says attackers made 81M Azure CLI password spray attempts from June 12-26, 2026, using ROPC to bypass weak CAPs.
Microsoft Edge to stop loading cleartext passwords in memory on startup
Microsoft is updating the Edge web browser to ensure it no longer loads saved passwords into process memory in clear text at startup.
Scammers Use FaceTime to See You Type Bank Passwords
Fraudsters pose as bank staff, record victims' login details
1Password’s annual subscription plans are getting a price hike next month
A password manager is all but necessary these days, even as passkeys continue to gain traction. But if you’re a...
1Password is introducing a new phishing prevention feature
An ounce of online prevention.