The recent findings of a security analysis have unearthed a method for hackers to gain access to Alphabet Inc.'s GOOG GOOGL Google accounts without the need for a password. What Happened: Security ...

If passwords are the centerpiece of your online security strategy, you're not alone. According to a Google and Morning Consult survey, 60% of U.S. consumers say they use strong, unique passwords to ...

Update, Sept. 30, 2024: This story, originally published Sept. 29, now includes new details of password security weaknesses. Millions of Gmail users will face new password rules designed to make using ...

Danni Santana spent nine years as an editor and business journalist covering industries including sports, retail, restaurants, and personal finance. He is a graduate of the Craig Newmark Graduate ...

Update, Sept. 17, 2024: This story, originally published Sept. 15, now includes details of more credential-stealing threats targeting web browser users. Newly published research has revealed how ...

Russian hackers bypass multi-factor authentication and access Gmail accounts by leveraging app-specific passwords in advanced social engineering attacks that impersonate U.S. Department of State ...