That “strong” password from ChatGPT might already follow a pattern hackers know how to exploit ...

Researchers found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are not good at producing secure passwords.

Have you ever had Apple Passwords generate a new password that didn’t end up being saved correctly? Sometimes a website crashes at the wrong moment, or uses protocols that don’t exactly play nice with ...

Abstract: The growing threat of quantum computing against conventional cryptographic methods highlights the need for stronger and more resilient authentication mechanisms. This paper presents the ...

PythoC lets you use Python as a C code generator, but with more features and flexibility than Cython provides. Here’s a first look at the new C code generator for Python. Python and C share more than ...

Think you’re being clever, substituting that “a” with an “@” symbol? Or tacking your birth year onto your dog’s name? Here’s a truth nobody wants to hear: you’re awful at creating secure passwords.

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The Python Package Index (PyPI) has introduced new protections against domain resurrection attacks that enable hijacking accounts through password resets. PyPI is the official repository for ...

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A Python & Streamlit-based Password Strength Meter that evaluates security, detects weak passwords, and suggests strong alternatives. Features real-time feedback, progress bar, dark mode, and a secure ...