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Dashlane Security Updates
We address a Fraunhofer Institute report on Android password manager vulnerabilities that were fixed in an October 2016 update.
Naughty or Nice? Here’s How to Tell If an E-Commerce Website is Legit
We all want to find the sweetest deal on best name-brand clothes, sleek new toys, and the hottest tech gadgets on the market. But do you really know if that online shopping website is just selling you a bag of coal? According to Forbes, retailers are projecting that online fraud attempts will increase 43 percent […]
DDoS Attacks Are Crippling Twitter, Amazon, and Reddit. Here’s How.
Updated 10/24/2016 On Friday, October 21, Twitter, Spotify, Reddit, AirBnb, Github, and several major websites reported outages due to a Distributed Denial of Service attack (DD0S). Here’s what you need to know about the attack and how to protect yourself. Wait, what exactly happened? On the morning of October 21, several prominent websites were taken […]
Build a Culture of Continuous Learning You Can Be Proud Of
Learn how to build a culture of continuous learning that boosts adaptability, performance, and long-term team growth.
Dashlane Security Updates
Dashlane patched a browser extension vulnerability reported by Google’s Tavis Ormandy. No user data was compromised. Plus, 5 best practices to stay secure.
How Do Random Password Generators Work?
Learn how password generators work, why most aren’t truly random, and how cryptographically secure generators use entropy.
An Introduction To Dashlane’s CTO
Hi everyone, My name is Frédéric Rivain. I am the new VP of Engineering (CTO) at Dashlane. I am taking the opportunity to write a first Tech post on the Dashlane blog. Even though we tweet regularly, we now also intend to publish technical articles about our practices and our experience. We’ll share our technical ideas, […]
Dashlane’s Android App Earns Editors’ Choice on Google Play!
We’re thrilled to announce that Dashlane’s Android password manager is now an Editors’ Choice winner on the Google Play Store! The award is given to the most trusted, reputable and reliable apps on the Google Play Store. It’s a huge accomplishment for our team and company to win such a coveted spot, especially one month […]
Samsung Mobile Password Security Simplified with Fingerprint Scanning
Today we’re happy to announce the addition of Samsung Finger Scanner to our Dashlane Android App. Dashlane users who have Samsung’s Galaxy S5, S6, Note 4 and Note Edge, can now use their fingerprint to get instant access to passwords and other important personal information. With biometric authentication for Dashlane, all you need to do […]
Our Favourite “Password Killers” And Why They Won’t Actually Kill The Password
This new technology will KILL THE PASSWORD. If only we had a dollar every time we heard this phrase…Every time a new technology in the security space crops up, it tends to be the first thing we hear. Let’s take a look at some of the bigger “password killers” and see where they might fall […]
3 Steps for When Your Gmail Is Hacked
Gmail serves more than 900 million users across the world, which makes it a prime target for hackers. So, it’s important to know what to do when your Gmail is hacked. Your account may have been compromised if you experience any of the following: Your contacts have received suspicious messages from your Gmail address Contacts […]
Hacking in the Internet of Things Era
Last year, a security firm in the UK uncovered that they could gain access to a GoPro camera and secretly watch or eavesdrop on users…This kind of incident is not new. In December 2014, hackers succeeded in publishing thousands of webcam streams from individuals and businesses. By visiting a website one could watch what’s happening in […]