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Psst! tool by 1Password lets users share passwords using a link

1Password password manager has introduced a new tool called Password Secure Sharing Tool or Psst! that lets users share their passwords or “anything in their 1Password vault” by simply using a link even with those who don’t use 1Password. We all need to share passwords in the workplace and also at home. It is a […]

New Trickbot attack setup fake 1Password installer to extract data

The fake 1Password installer is used to launch Cobalt Strike allowing attackers to collect information about multiple systems in the network. We have covered various examples of malware in the recent past. One such happens to be Trickbot which surfaced in 2016 and has evolved over the years from being just a banking trojan to […]

Severe flaws in password managers let hackers extract clear-text passwords

Password Managers aren’t as secure as you might assume – Security researchers claim that hackers can steal master passwords in PC memory. Password managers are considered as one of the most suitable options when it comes to keeping your online credentials safe from being hijacked and exploited by cybercriminals. However, unfortunately, the latest research findings […]

Use 1Password’ ‘pwned password’ to verify if your password was leaked

1Password’s “pwned password” will check your password on the list of leaked passwords in previous or unannounced data breaches. You must have heard about the various mega breaches like the ones experienced by MySpace, LinkedIn, Dropbox, Yahoo, Instagram or the one we reported yesterday in which 3,000 databases with 2 million accounts have been found on Dark […]

Your Password Manager 1Password Leaks Your Account’s Important Metadata

Short Bytes: 1Password, a password manager feature has been found to leak traces of the user account’s metadata which could be exploited by the attackers. However, only the older accounts using Agile Keychain format are vulnerable.  Storing all your passwords and sensitive information in a single vault appears to be a good option, but what […]