An app-specific password bypasses two-factor authentication and allows you to log in to your Google, Microsoft, and other accounts in your apps. To create such a password on Google, access Google My ...

Google Chrome on Android will let you require biometric authentication before autofilling passwords, adding a much-needed layer of security. This feature closes a ...

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 ...

For years, Google Password Manager has been one of the easiest methods for storing all of your passwords in one place on your Android devices. It also just happens to sync to your Google account, ...

There’s a truism in cyber circles, that hackers don’t break in, they log in. It’s not new — users have been warned as such for years. But now more than ever your passwords are at high risk. And for ...

Republished on August 25 with new attack reports and advice to users. Google has confirmed that hackers are gaining access to Gmail accounts, and that compromised passwords are behind a significant ...

According to a survey by NordPass in 2024, the average person uses over 200 passwords between their personal and business-related accounts. Just imagine having to memorize all those complex ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Password managers alleviate the pressure of creating strong, unique passwords for each account or service you sign up for. When a website asks you for the tenth time to make an account, you likely end ...

The Salesforce data breach is putting Gmail users at risk, fueling a surge in email phishing scams. Google is urging its 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset their passwords and stay alert for suspicious ...

Google’s Latest Security Push Marks the Slow Death of Passwords Your email has been sent The tech titan is steering Gmail users away from passwords. It’s ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...