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OpenAI launches Advanced Account Security with YubiKey support to lock down ChatGPT accounts

May 2, 2026May 2, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Advanced Account Security

OpenAI is tightening ChatGPT security with passkeys and hardware keys, ditching passwords entirely. It is powerful protection, but there is a catch that could lock you out.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Security Tags account security, AI privacy, authentication, ChatGPT, cybersecurity, hardware security keys, OpenAI, passkeys, phishing protection, YubiKey Leave a comment

Kensington launches VeriMark NFC+ USB-C and USB-A security keys with FIDO2 Level 2 protection

April 14, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
VeriMark NFC Plus

Kensington has launched two new VeriMark NFC+ hardware security keys that support FIDO2 Level 2 authentication, NFC tap login, and passwordless security across major platforms.

Categories Security Tags cybersecurity hardware, FIDO2 security key, hardware security key, Kensington, Kensington VeriMark, passkeys, passwordless authentication, phishing resistant login, USB-C security key, VeriMark NFC security key Leave a comment

Bitwarden lets Windows 11 users sign in with passkeys instead of passwords

March 4, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Bitwarden

Bitwarden now lets users log into Windows 11 with passkeys stored in the Bitwarden vault, bringing passwordless authentication directly to the desktop login screen.

Categories Windows, Security Tags Bitwarden, cybersecurity, FIDO authentication, Microsoft Entra ID, passkeys, password manager, passwordless login, phishing protection, Windows 11, Windows Hello Leave a comment

Americans keep using terrible passwords in 2026 as survey finds pet names and birthdays still rule

January 13, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Bad password

A fresh survey shows Americans are still using weak predictable passwords in 2026, reusing pet names and birthdays, and skipping password managers despite constant hacks.

Categories Security Tags digital safety, passkeys, password habits, password reuse, PasswordManager.com, security breach, survey data, two factor authentication, weak passwords Leave a comment

Google shuts down false Gmail security scare (fake news)

September 1, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
gmail security protection

Google is dismissing rumors of a Gmail security warning, insisting Gmail’s protections remain strong and effective.

Categories Google Tags cybersecurity, email security, fake news, Gmail, Gmail security, Google, malware, passkeys, phishing, phishing protection Leave a comment

Gemini Wallet launches with passkey security and onchain dashboard

August 15, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Gemini Wallet

Gemini has launched Gemini Wallet, a self-custody crypto wallet with passkey login, free gas sponsorship, and an onchain dashboard for exploring Web3.

Categories Cryptocurrency Tags blockchain, crypto, DeFi, ENS, ethereum, Gemini, Gemini Wallet, passkeys, self-custody, Web3 Leave a comment

LastPass launches SaaS Protect to fight Shadow AI and app chaos

August 5, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
lastpass saas cybersecurity concept

LastPass is stepping deeper into SaaS governance with SaaS Protect, a new feature launched at Black Hat 2025. The tool helps businesses fight Shadow AI, credential misuse, and SaaS sprawl.

Categories Security Tags Black Hat 2025, credential risk, cybersecurity, LastPass, passkeys, password manager, SaaS Protect, Shadow AI, shadow IT Leave a comment

Facebook adds passkeys for iOS and Android to ditch passwords and fight phishing

July 7, 2025June 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Meta is giving Facebook users on iPhone and Android a new way to log in without using passwords. Passkeys are now rolling out on mobile, letting people access their accounts using their fingerprint, face scan, or device PIN. The goal is to make logging in easier while also cutting down on online threats. Later this … Read more

Categories Facebook, Security Tags account security, Android, Facebook, FIDO Alliance, iOS, Messenger, Meta, mobile login, passkeys, phishing prevention Leave a comment

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