Tag: 1Password
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Hacking 101: What is pretexting?
1Password Blog – 9.18.22 (9.16.22) If you spend a lot of time on the internet, you’ve probably encountered it in some form many times before. Suspicious texts, calls, and emails trying to trick you into sharing your data have become an all-too-common part of our daily lives. Some of these attempts may seem silly, obvious,…
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How to protect your gaming accounts from scammers
1Password Blog – 5.16.22 People spent more than $60.4 billion on video games in the U.S. last year – an 8% increase over 2020. The first lockdown saw a 54% increase in gaming-related phishing attacks. But it’s not just the money that makes gaming attractive to criminals – it’s also the wide variety of information that can…
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Where to store your 1Password Emergency Kit
1Password Blog – 4.29.22 In case of emergency – that is, forgetting your login for 1Password, or someone else needing to get in – the 1Password Emergency Kit can truly save the day. This short and sweet document keeps all the necessary details for getting into your account in one place. But you shouldn’t need to break…
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1Password 8 for iOS is now in Early Access! 🎉
1Password Blog – 4.13.22 I have been waiting to publish a post with this title for a long time. With 1Password 8 for Linux and Windows out in the world – and the Mac version in beta – many folks have justifiably been asking, “but what about iOS? When do I get to see that?” The answer to that…
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Introducing: 1Password Developer Tools
1Password YouTube Channel – 3.16.22 (3.15.22) Introducing 1Password Developer Tools: a new way for developers to simplify and secure development workflows. With Developer Tools, passwords, SSH keys, and infrastructure secrets are a keystroke, tap, or thumbprint away. Available now in 1Password 8. Source: Introducing: 1Password Developer Tools
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Talking to your kids about online safety
1Password Blog – 3.11.22 Raising a family today means, for many parents, having kids who use the internet for entertainment, talking with friends, and schoolwork. Millions now have a smartphone around the time they lose their first tooth. This creates new challenges for parents who want to help their children navigate around mature content, misinformation, and other online…
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How a password manager fits into a digital minimalist lifestyle | 1Password Blog
1Password Blog – 3.9.22 Digital minimalism is about intentionally choosing the technology we use in order to improve our lives. This is important from both a security standpoint and a well-being standpoint. Security-wise, using a password manager means you can use strong, unique passwords for every account. 1Password also points out websites where you can…
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Webcam security in the age of Zoom | 1Password Blog
1Password Blog – 2.18.22 Webcams now play such a large role in our lives that it can be easy to forget their potential risks. Many people don’t realize that cybercriminals can exploit laptop webcams, phone cameras, and standalone webcams if they’re used incorrectly. The exploding popularity of video calls and personal livestreams also means that…
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Hacking 101: What is social engineering?
1Password Blog – 2.4.22 For the average person, “traditional hacking” isn’t really an ever-present threat. It’s unlikely that a hacker will ever try to track you down, steal one of your devices, and bypass whatever you’ve set up to protect your personal data. Social engineering, on the other hand, is an increasingly common security threat…
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Bringing human-centric security to everyone
1Password Blog – 1.19.22 As our online lives become subject to new and evolving threats, we’re doubling down on protecting the digital privacy and peace of mind of everyday people – at home and at work. Source: Bringing human-centric security to everyone | 1Password Blog