WhatsApp is adding stronger two-step verification, multiple passkeys and more context for unknown callers as it expands protections against scams.

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Password notebooks are making an unexpected comeback as infostealers and browser attacks revive debate over the safest way to store credentials.

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Microsoft is reportedly phasing out SMS and voice authentication in Entra ID. See the claimed deadlines and what IT administrators should do next.

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Google added selfie video recovery for eligible accounts, using encrypted videos and liveness checks to help users regain access when locked out.

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1Password's new Claude integration lets AI agents sign in to websites without exposing passwords, adding user approval and credential protection.

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As phishing campaigns, AI-driven identity attacks, and Windows migration planning raise authentication stakes, IT teams should recheck how Windows Hello PIN security works.

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Cybernews researchers found an exposed database with 24 billion credential records, raising fresh risks from password reuse and credential stuffing.

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