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A high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Passwordstate, a widely used enterprise password manager, allows hackers to access administrative sections via a crafted URL. Click Studios has released an update to patch this flaw, urging users to apply it promptly to protect sensitive credentials.
Google is rolling out Credential Manager on Android devices, bringing passkeys as a default login mechanism. Passkeys are more secure than traditional passwords and two-factor authentication, as they rely on a PIN, fingerprint, or face to log into apps and accounts. The Credential Manager will help manage different login methods on Android devices, inspiring more adoption throughout the platform. Devices running Android 9 and up will support passkeys, while older devices will rely on passwords or Sign in with Google. Users can opt out of passkeys by selecting the Skip Password when Possible option in their Google account settings.
Google's upcoming Android 14 update will introduce Credential Manager, a new API that simplifies passkey support for Android apps. This API allows apps to offer users easy biometric logins through passkeys, eliminating the need to remember traditional passwords. Third-party password managers like 1Password can also integrate the API for a more streamlined experience. The move aims to encourage more apps to support passwordless login and improve authentication support in Android.