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Microsoft has declared that constantly resetting passwords is outdated and potentially makes users more vulnerable to hacking.

Fourteen years is a long time for sensitive information like usernames and passwords to be sitting ducks, unencrypted and at risk of theft and corruption.

SolarWinds expands its IT security portfolio with the new Passportal suite, offering unified password and privileged client knowledge management tools for MSPs.

For many cybersecurity professionals, the worries of the day often crawl into night-time routines - LogMeIn says better password practices can help.

The study finds using a number of the top password managers is no better than putting your passwords in a text file and saving it to your desktop.

TechDay spoke to experts and executives in the security industry about the data leak and the implications on phishing and credential stuffing.

Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.

Largest ever database of breached login details leaked on dark web, containing over a billion unique combinations of email addresses and passwords.

Erroneous alerts regarding potential missile strikes that caused civil disruption in Hawaii and Japan in recent history.

Dell is asking all of its Dell.com customers to change their passwords after it detected 'unauthorised activity' on its network earlier this month.

A good MFA solution would cover access for both types of applications, and enable access for both employees and third parties such as contractors.

In an era of rampant cyber attacks, companies like Amazon are testing sophisticated zero log-in tech, aiming to make passwords a thing of the past.

LastPass has released its 2018 Global Password Security Report, providing insights into password behaviour in the workplace.

About 81% of mass breaches are caused by stolen or weak passwords, and just over half of data breaches involve some form of credential harvesting.

Web development and coding platform GitHub has rolled out password and two-factor authentication revamps to make user accounts more secure.

Silverstreet, a cloud communications company, aims to simplify two-factor authentication with its cybersecurity brand, Twizo.

Okta announces new features that allow organisations to replace passwords with stronger authentication methods.

Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.

More than 330 million Twitter users are being urged to change their passwords after an internal system glitch caused the passwords to be exposed.

Microsoft hails the death of passwords. What are other security experts saying? Comments from Malwarebytes, CyberArk, Vault Systems, ESET & SailPoint.