Password Protection

16 billion passwords leaked in biggest breach-your account may be at risk

Over 16 billion passwords have been leaked in a global cyber breach, and experts warn your personal accounts could be at risk without you even knowing it

Updated On: 20 Jun 2025 | 5:13 PM IST

Microsoft to make new accounts password-free by default: What changes

Microsoft is rolling out changes to streamline its sign-in experience, prioritising passkeys and other secure alternatives over traditional passwords

Updated On: 02 May 2025 | 4:45 PM IST

70% of passwords can be cracked in less than a second, shows NordPass study

In 2023, "123456" was the most common password used by Indians; almost a third of the world's most popular passwords consist of numerical sequences

Updated On: 17 Nov 2023 | 12:25 PM IST

Here is how Netflix plans to put an end to password sharing on its platform

Netflix users will be required to buy an extra member account which can be accessed by two people who are not at the primary location

Updated On: 09 Feb 2023 | 9:36 AM IST

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TMS Ep302: Meta Inc, NCAP ratings, markets, two-factor authentication

Is Meta Inc severance package a lesson for others? What does it cost to build cars with good NCAP ratings? Will indices scale new highs before 2022 ends? What's two-factor authentication? Answers here

Updated On: 14 Nov 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

Netflix rolls out 'profile transfer' feature to prevent password-sharing

The users will receive a notification through email, as soon as the 'Profile Transfer' becomes accessible on their account

Updated On: 18 Oct 2022 | 9:28 AM IST

Google passkeys for password-less future: Know what is it and how it works

Google passkeys is currently available for developers to test via Google Play Services beta

Updated On: 14 Oct 2022 | 12:59 PM IST

Tech security reimagined: How password-less authentication works

Firms are adopting zero-trust and password-less authentication to combat the enhanced threat landscape in remote work

Updated On: 21 Feb 2021 | 9:13 PM IST

Poor password hygiene makes you a soft target for hackers

Multi factor authentication and encryption are most effective hacker obstacles

Updated On: 27 Aug 2017 | 5:13 PM IST