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X is warning that users must re-enroll their security keys or passkeys for two-factor authentication (2FA) before November 10 or they will be locked out of their accounts until they do so. In a series ...

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Proton is finally bringing one of Proton Pass' best features to a standalone app. I've been using Proton Pass for over a year now, and it's quickly become my favorite password manager to date for a ...