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Security Now 1066: Password Leakage

Twit TV 25 Feb 2026
ETH Zurich's deep-dive into the world's top password managers exposes how feature overload and legacy design obscure real security flaws, forcing a rethink of what "zero knowledge" actually means for your vault ... LLM's will offer secure passwords.
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The Password That Lets Caterpillars Hide in an Ant’s Lair

New York Times 25 Feb 2026
Some butterfly species can’t grow unless they trick ants into taking them home with a complex rhythmic signal ... .
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Do NOT use AI-generated passwords, security experts warn

PC World 25 Feb 2026
The conclusion? Not only are AI chatbots unable to generate random passwords, but the passwords they generate are severely vulnerable ... You can only create truly secure passwords using genuine, randomized password generators.
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Why Password Requirements Don’t Work Anymore (And What to Do Instead) (Intercede Group plc)

Public Technologies 25 Feb 2026
) Why Password Requirements Don't Work Anymore (And What to Do Instead). Katja Townsend February 25th 2026Data Breaches, Password Security ... A Brief History of Passwords ... Password Expiry Policies ... The Rise (and Fall) of Password Requirements.
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From Passwords to Proof: How the vLEI Authenticator Establishes Verifiable Organizational Roles (GLEIF - Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation)

Public Technologies 24 Feb 2026
) Dr ... [...]. This is an abstract of the document. To keep reading, click here and get access to the original version. Attachments Original document Permalink.
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WhatsApp is working on a feature to secure accounts with passwords

Ammon 24 Feb 2026
... that lets users choose a password to protect their accounts.
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Apple app password scam email warning

Fox News 24 Feb 2026
It says an app-specific password was generated for your account ... Red flags in the Apple app-specific password scam email Before you panic or pick up the phone, take a closer look at these warning signs ...
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Ending password pain in healthcare: What over 200 IT leaders are saying about passwordless access (Imprivata Inc)

Public Technologies 24 Feb 2026
) Healthcare IT leaders overwhelmingly agree that passwords are holding back care delivery, but few have fully moved beyond them ... [...] ... Attachments Original document Permalink.
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WhatsApp adds extra password layer to bolster account security

Arabian Business 23 Feb 2026
Optional second verification step aims to prevent unauthorised access on iOS and Android devices ....
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Every day in every way, passwords are getting worse and worse

The Register 23 Feb 2026
The only good password is no password at all. Passwords turn 65 this ...
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Microsoft Edge starts phasing out key password manager feature

PC World 23 Feb 2026
... the browser’s password manager works, reports Neowin ... It will no longer be possible to create a new master password to access the password manager in Edge.
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WhatsApp launches new password feature to enhance account security

Gulf-Times 23 Feb 2026
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, announced the launch of a new password feature for its users on iOS and Android, as part of efforts to enhance the security of personal accounts ... choose stronger passwords.
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Don't trust AI to come up with a strong new password for you — LLMs ...

TechRadar 22 Feb 2026
AI-generated passwords appear complex yet follow predictable statistical patterns, significantly reducing entropy and increasing brute force vulnerability risks ... .
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PM Modi Flags Importance Of KYC, Changing Passwords In Mann Ki Baat

NDTV 22 Feb 2026
In his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' episode, the Prime Minister warned about culprits making false calls and sending links, asking citizens not to fall prey to them ... .
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Why There's Simply No Need For A Password Manager Anymore

BGR 21 Feb 2026
You've likely heard of many dedicated password managers - most of which are paid - but these days, we have simpler (and freer) alternatives at our disposal ... .
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