Google expands passkey support to desktop with Google Password Manager
Google has made a move toward a passwordless future by expanding its passkey support to desktop devices. Until now, passkeys could only be saved to Google Password Manager on Android devices, requiring users to scan a QR code from an Android phone to access them on other platforms. However, thanks to a new update, passkeys can now be saved and managed directly on desktop systems running Windows, macOS, and Linux. ChromeOS is also available for testing in the Beta channel.
Google Password Manager now automatically syncs your passkeys
Google announced that starting today, passkeys added to Google Password Manager will automatically sync between Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and ChromeOS devices for logged-in users.
Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows apps
Windows App replaces Microsoft Remote Desktop on macOS, iOS, and Android.
What Does ‘Unified Wintun Connected’ Means? Explained
Windows 10/11 does have a pretty robust security tool called Windows Security, but it's still preferred to use a third-party premium software. Bitdefender
Sync passkeys securely across your devices
You can now save passkeys to Google Password Manager, making it easier to use passkeys across your devices.
Google Passkeys Now Sync Across Devices
A little over a year ago, Google began pushing passkeys on us through Google Password Manager on Android. The big idea around passkeys is that passwords aren’t necessarily safe enough, but a passkey could be and they should be the future of securely logging into devices going... #Android #Chrome
Microsoft Launches a Windows App For iPhones, Macs, and Android Devices
Microsoft has launched a new Windows app that serves as a hub for streaming Windows environments from services like Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. However, it's limited to Microsoft work and school accounts with "no signs that Microsoft plans to support consumer accounts," notes The Verge's ...
Google Passkeys Can Now Sync Across Devices On Multiple Platforms
Google is updating its Password Manager to allow users to sync passkeys across multiple devices, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, with iOS and ChromeOS support coming soon. Engadget reports: Once saved, the passkey automatically syncs across other devices using Google Password Manager....
Did This New Google Chrome Security Move Just Make Passwords Obsolete?
Google just made passwords redundant with this stunning Chrome passkeys announcement. Here’s what you need to know.
Novel phishing attack uses "no-escape" kiosk mode in Chrome to extract passwords
Cybersecurity experts at OALabs have uncovered a new attack vector for stealing credentials. The unique method involves launching the user's browser in kiosk mode to a login...
last updated on 20 Sep 00:11