A critical security flaw has been disclosed in Grist‑Core, an open-source, self-hosted version of the Grist relational spreadsheet-database, that could result in remote code execution. The ...

Abstract: This paper presents Direction-Based Authentication (DBA), a novel authentication method for virtual reality that combines symbolic input and contextual information to balance efficiency with ...

The average internet user has an estimated 168 passwords for their personal accounts, according to a study from 2024. That’s a massive 68% increase on the tally four years previously. Given the ...

This is important because: Passkeys are part of the FIDO standard, a newer authentication method that replaces passwords with secure, device-bound cryptographic keys. Unlike passwords, passkeys can’t ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Given the news today that the latest mega breach of passwords has ...

For years I relied on Chrome’s built-in password manager thanks to its convenience. Even as more appealing solutions emerged, I hesitated to make the switch to a standalone password manager. But in ...

It’s not fun to talk about, but there’s only one thing certain in life. You need to have a plan for your digital legacy, just like you make a plan for your physical assets; otherwise, your accounts, ...

We’ve tested countless free password managers and often find that the challenge lies in finding workable options that can deliver all the necessary features. With that in mind, we tested the free ...

Getting input from users is one of the first skills every Python programmer learns. Whether you’re building a console app, validating numeric data, or collecting values in a GUI, Python’s input() ...

A researcher has tested nearly a dozen password managers and found that they were all vulnerable to clickjacking attacks that could lead to the theft of highly sensitive data. The research was ...

The Python Package Index (PyPI) has introduced new protections against domain resurrection attacks that enable hijacking accounts through password resets. PyPI is the official repository for ...

Notifications You must be signed in to change notification settings This project is a Password Strength Checker built for use on Windows 11 systems. It allows users ...