Researchers use inkblots to improve security of online passwords

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 18:38

Computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new inkblot password system called GOTCHA to increase security against online password thefts.

Google to hide stored passwords to beef up security

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 19:07

The search giant has built Chrominium for OS X, which includes an option that requires users to authenticate with their computer's system password before it will allow access to the list of stored passwords.

Google Chrome security bug reveals saved passwords

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 12:11

A security bug has been discovered in Google Chrome browser that allows the software to automatically display users' saved passwords while importing bookmarks from other browser.

Google Chrome security bug reveals saved passwords

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 10:52

A security bug has been discovered in Google Chrome browser that allows the software to automatically display users` saved passwords while importing bookmarks from other browser.

World`s most used but unsafe ATM PIN numbers revealed

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 19:18

A study has revealed that the world`s most popular four-digit ATM PIN number combinations, like 1234, are the most dangerous combinations and can be guessed easily.

Soon, Motorola`s electronic tattoos could replace passwords

Last Updated: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 16:06

Tech company Motorola is working on an odd technology to help people, who forget their passwords.

`Passthoughts` may soon replace passwords

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 14:35

Researchers have now created a new device that would replace passwords with `passthoughts` for computer authentication, a report has said.

Top 10 most common passwords revealed

Last Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 11:38

The passwords include standard stuff like names, but also weirder ideas like an animal and a random man's name, reports The Sun.

Top 10 most common passwords revealed

Last Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013, 16:39

The top 10 most popular terms used by Brits as their secret computer passwords have been revealed in the ShortList Top Tens book.

Online info storage firm Evernote `hacked`

Last Updated: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 10:18

Online information storage company Evernote has said that hackers have breached its computer network and accessed some usernames, email addresses and passwords.

Google experimenting with USB `keys` to access accounts in bid to kill off passwords

Last Updated: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 13:06

Since passwords have become an increasing problem for many, Google could be set to replace them and is experimenting with USB keys, mobile phones,jewellery that can act as physical "key" to give users access to their account.

Yahoo`s mass account hacking shows `users` carelessness with passwords`

Last Updated: Monday, August 6, 2012, 16:42

A security breach at the offices of internet search giant Yahoo, which led to over 450,000 login details being leaked online, highlights how careless Internet users are while choosing their passwords.