They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but what happens when it’s a young pup that needs training? New research on people under 40 has revealed a scary attitude towards cyber security. We tell you more here.
End of passwords Could we be just a few years away from the death of the password? Microsoft, Apple and Google have joined forces on a new initiative to kill it dead. Here’s what they have planned as a replacement. For more information and other I.T. support related issues get in touch with us today. […]
Don’t worry about the potential downsides of password managers. The upsides are far greater Last week there were stories that a password manager called LastPass had seen some of its customers’ master passwords compromised. The company denies that happened. And it’s possible that some of the people who reported being affected had old […]
Password managers risks #FixPCTechTips What are the risks of password managers? On average, people need to remember 80 passwords. Which is way too many for our brains to handle. So it’s no wonder we reuse passwords across multiple applications. Which is incredibly risky and can increase your chances of a cyberattack! A solution to this […]
External password manager How to turn off the built-in password manager in chrome We always recommend longer, more complex password, which can be hard to remember. And if you often use the same website, you’ll have probably noticed that Google Chrome asks whether you want your passwords saved. But if you use a password manager […]
The longer your passwords, the harder they are to crack #FixPCTechTips Despite the introduction of biometrics such as facial recognition and fingerprint ID in the last few years, passwords remain the most popular way to authenticate users. While passwords may be the favorable method, they still carry the most risks. How strong are your passwords? […]
#FixPCTechTips 3 ways password managers will improve your staff’s efficiency There are nothing but benefits in using a password manager. And yet many businesses dislike using them, why? This one tool alone can add a huge layer of cyber-security to your business. And make it easy for you and your team to stick to very […]