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Twitter Asks 330 Million Users to Change Their Password—What Happened?
Yesterday, Twitter disclosed a bug that left 330 million user passwords exposed in plaintext in an internal log. Twitter has been adamant that there has thus far been no breach or evidence of misuse; rather, a bug in their system meant that someone could have accessed those passwords. Any scenario where user passwords are stored in […]
Dashlane Will Be at RSA 2018
Dashlane will be at the RSA conference next week in San Francisco. Will you? The RSA conference is an information security event that connects attendees with industry leaders and innovative technologies (like Dashlane!) and delivers the latest trends and strategies to information security professionals like you. Conference Details Where: Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA When: […]
What Is a Hack vs. What Is a Data Breach: Cybersecurity 101
“What is a hack, exactly? And what’s the difference between a hack and a data breach?” Given the frequency with which hacks and data breaches occur, we get asked these questions a lot. You’ll see many mainstream media outlets using these words interchangeably. Though the two sometimes overlap, there are some key differences between them […]
Data Breach E-Book: How to Empower Employees and Protect Your Business
Are you worried about a data breach at your organization? You should be. But you should also be able to rest easy knowing you put your organization in the best position to keep sensitive company and customer information protected. One of the core components to a role in IT or Security is the ability to […]
Delete Facebook? How it Impacts Secure Logins to Thousands of Sites
By now, you’ve probably heard about the Delete Facebook movement. Stemming from the alleged misuse of data from over 50 million user accounts (update: 87 million user accounts) by a firm called Cambridge Analytica during the 2016 presidential election, Facebook users have been deleting accounts as a way of showing that they want to control their data. Whether […]
How Being a Parent Makes Me a Better CTO—and Vice Versa
I’m the father of three little girls, ages nine, six, and two. I’m also the CTO of a budding tech company, managing an engineering team of about 50. You might think that these two roles are constantly in conflict (and you might be right), but I’ve come to realize and appreciate that there are lots of parallels between […]
Android P Enhances Support for Autofill in Chrome and Other Browsers
Yesterday, Google previewed Android P—the upcoming version of Android—to Android developers. This preview allows developers to explore the new features and begin envisioning experiences to build when Android P becomes officially available to the public later this year. While many Android blogs will talk exclusively about new features, I want to focus on one of […]
Security + Convenience: Why Your Business Needs a Password Manager
Data breach! The phrase itself is enough to make even the most seasoned IT or security professional cringe. Hackers who exploit weaknesses in your security represent one of the most nefarious dangers to your business, employees, and clients. These aren’t over-exaggerated claims, either. World famous businessman, Warren Buffet, stated that cyber crimes were the number one problem with […]
Dashlane Offers Free Password Protection to Political Campaigns and Elected Officials
Dashlane is providing campaign workers free Dashlane Premium to protect their sensitive data and accounts during the campaign cycle. Dashlane Premium will provide these teams with a robust first line of defense against an ever-growing list of cybersecurity threats. [To redeem the offer, please go to the bottom of this post and click the link […]
Data Breaches and Weak Passwords: A Love Story
Data breaches and malware attacks make headlines every day – and huge, household names are no longer the sole target. Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals and hackers who seek to exploit the brand for their own purposes. Tracking down and eliminating sources of risk can help prevent data theft […]
The Complete Guide to Finding Long-Lost Passwords Hiding Anywhere
Before I began using Dashlane, I used to stash my passwords everywhere, from random pieces of paper to the deepest corners of my computer to my sock drawer. As you can imagine, I had a difficult time keeping up with them. Fortunately, I’ve since learned from my bad password storage habits, and decided to share this simple […]
Intel U2F and Dashlane: an Innovative, Convenient Approach to 2FA
Intel and Dashlane are using an innovative, convenient approach to two-factor authentication (2FA) utilizing the U2F protocol. Dashlane has implemented built-in U2F support for all Windows machines running Intel’s 8th generation chips. Dashlane is an Official Intel Software Partner and the only password manager to support this innovative technology. [Read: Don’t know what 2FA is? Read […]