Tag: password

Microsoft is scanning the inside of password-protected zip files for malware

May 16, 2023

According to Ars Technica*, Microsoft cloud services are scanning for malware by peeking inside users’ zip files, even when they’re protected by a password, several users reported on Mastodon on Monday. Compressing file contents into archived zip files has long been a tactic threat actors use to conceal malware spreading through email or downloads. Eventually, … More Microsoft is scanning the inside of password-protected zip files for malware

Creating strong, yet user‑friendly passwords: Tips for your business password policy

May 4, 2023

Don’t torture people with exceedingly complex password composition rules but do blacklist commonly used passwords, plus other ways to help people help themselves – and your entire organization. When engineer Bill Burr from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) wrote in 2003 what would soon become the world’s gold standard for password security, … More Creating strong, yet user‑friendly passwords: Tips for your business password policy

10 things to look out for when buying a password manager

April 11, 2023

Here’s what to consider when weighing your options and how to choose the right password vault for you. Wave after wave of new technologies have threatened to bring about the end of the password over the years. But none so far have succeeded. That leaves most users with a problem. Passwords are a potential security … More 10 things to look out for when buying a password manager

The world’s most common passwords: What to do if yours is on the list

January 3, 2023

Do you use any of these extremely popular – and eminently hackable – passwords? If so, we have a New Year’s resolution for you. Security experts have been predicting the death of the password for well over a decade. But it’s still the main way we log-in to our online accounts and mobile applications. Why? Because we … More The world’s most common passwords: What to do if yours is on the list