Password managers’ promise that they can’t see your vaults isn’t always true

All eight of the top password managers have adopted the term “zero knowledge” to describe the complex encryption system they use to protect the data vaults that users store on their servers. The ...

Apple is finally testing RCS encryption, but there’s a catch for Android users

Apple is finally testing RCS encryption in the iOS 26.4 beta, but for now, those secure green bubbles are sticking to iPhones ...
SecurityWeek

Password Managers Vulnerable to Vault Compromise Under Malicious Server

Researchers at ETH Zurich have tested the security of Bitwarden, LastPass, Dashlane, and 1Password password managers.

Apple Begins Testing End-to-End Encryption for RCS Messages in iOS 26.4 Beta

Apple is testing secure messaging between Android and iOS devices with iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4. The ...
Infosecurity Magazine

Vulnerabilities in Password Managers Allow Hackers to View and Change Passwords

A group of academic security researchers have detailed a set of vulnerabilities in four popular cloud-based password managers that could allow an attacker to view and change the passwords stored in a ...
Tech Xplore

Why 'zero-knowledge encryption' may not stop password theft if servers are hacked

People who regularly use online services have between 100 and 200 passwords. Very few can remember every single one. Password managers are therefore extremely helpful, allowing users to access all ...
KGUN 9

51-year-old man arrested in connection with string of copper wire thefts

A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a string of copper wire thefts in the Tucson area. According to a news release from Tucson Police Department, Robert Joseph Carrillo was ...
TechCrunch

WhatsApp adds passkey protection to end-to-end encrypted backups

WhatsApp is adding a new way to access your encrypted backups with passkey support. This means if you lose your device, you can use methods like fingerprint, face, or the screen lock code of your ...
New York Post

183M email passwords exposed in data leak — including millions of Gmail accounts — here’s how to check if yours is safe

A massive leak has exposed more than 183 million email passwords, including tens of millions linked to Gmail accounts, in what cybersecurity analysts are calling one of the biggest credential dumps ...
Wired

Your Browser’s Password Manager Is Better Than Ever. You Still Shouldn’t Use It

Your browser wants to manage your passwords. Maybe it's to make your browsing experience more seamless in the hotly competitive browser wars, or maybe it's a response ...
The Verge

It’s time to change your Plex password again

The latest breach mirrors a 2022 incident. The latest breach mirrors a 2022 incident. is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital ...
PC World

RoboForm review: A simple password manager with buried flaws

RoboForm puts heavy emphasis on simplified password management. If you use its browser extension, web interface, or mobile apps, the experience of letting it handle your logins is polished and easy.