Tag: passkey

  • The Register: Microsoft says more ransomware stopped before reaching encryption

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/15/microsoft_ransomware_attacks/ Source: The Register Title: Microsoft says more ransomware stopped before reaching encryption Feedly Summary: Volume of attacks still surging though, according to Digital Defense Report Microsoft says ransomware attacks are up 2.75 times compared to last year, but claims defenses are actually working better than ever.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary:…

  • Slashdot: New Passkey Specifications Will Let Users Import and Export Them

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/10/14/2337227/new-passkey-specifications-will-let-users-import-and-export-them Source: Slashdot Title: New Passkey Specifications Will Let Users Import and Export Them Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The reported advancements from the FIDO Alliance regarding passkeys signify a pivotal improvement in password management security. By introducing new specifications that involve the Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) and Credential Exchange…

  • Wired: The War on Passwords Is One Step Closer to Being Over

    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/passkey-portability-fido-alliance/ Source: Wired Title: The War on Passwords Is One Step Closer to Being Over Feedly Summary: “Passkeys,” the secure authentication mechanism built to replace passwords, are getting more portable and easier for organizations to implement thanks to new initiatives the FIDO Alliance announced on Monday. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The…

  • Hacker News: Passkey Privacy Issues

    Source URL: https://lapcatsoftware.com/articles/2024/8/8.html Source: Hacker News Title: Passkey Privacy Issues Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights significant privacy issues associated with Apple’s passkey implementation, particularly regarding the automatic generation of passkeys upon the use of iCloud Keychain. The author expresses concerns about the extensive personal information Apple collects and…