Password autofill is undeniably convenient, but do you know the dangers of using this common browser feature? Here’s what you should be aware of when using it and how to secure yourself from potential cyberattacks through this feature.
The risks of password autofill
Password autofill is a convenient feature found in most browsers and password managers.
Introduction
You’ve probably heard this advice before…
“The Internet is forever!”
Did you take the advice, or roll your eyes? Hopefully you took that to heart, because it happens to be true: What goes up on the Internet will not come down.
Introduction
Face ID is just one form of biometric identification that is used in a variety of ways. Sometimes it’s for convenience and sometimes for security. Scanning your face, fingerprint and other unique attributes is a great way to guarantee it’s really YOU logging into your devices, and not a threat actor breaking through your password.
Introduction
What if threat actors could see everything that you did online? Everything you searched, every message you sent, every password you entered?
If your device is infected with the right software, then this nightmare can become all too real!
Keylogging technology records and stores the keystrokes entered on a computer.
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Today, antivirus alone cannot and will not protect you, especially if you INVITE the hack by downloading a file that is infected with a piece of code designed to circumvent your security protocols.
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Do you use AT&T as your primary telecom provider? Do you know someone who does? Then you need to know what’s just happened to your data.
Recently, the popular telecommunications company has been in the news due to a data breach that exposed sensitive customer information and caused potential financial losses.
Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, makes you prove your identity in addition to entering a strong password, before allowing you access to an account.
What happens if you don’t remember, or can no longer access, your MFA?
When you sign up for new accounts, you often get a list of codes to save or print.