Users who update to iOS 14 will be able to benefit from stronger password protection than ever before, Apple said. The latest version of Apple's mobile software will include an updated system for ensuring password protection, as well as a host of new tips and tools to help stop leaks. Apple hopes this will help iOS 14 continue its business as a security leader, and the company makes a case for how often its products are more secure than Windows devices.
IOS 14 passwords
The security enhancement comes from the improved iCloud Keychain feature in iOS 14. Located in the Settings menu on iPhone and iPad devices, this service stores and syncs website and app passwords in iCloud. For the first time, there's a new tool that will alert users if their passwords have problems, even if they're too simple or too common, including warnings like "this password is too easy." guess" and "a lot of people use this password." As part of a new "Security Recommendations" menu, iCloud Keychain will also be able to send alerts about a user's passwords being leaked during a data breach. This allows users quickly change their account details on the affected site to stay safe from any potential cybercrime risks.Apple says it can offer this service, which is also included in macOS Big Sur, thanks to some clever tools in Safari. The company's browser uses "strong cryptographic techniques" to regularly check passwords and bypasses a list of breached passwords.This information is never disclosed, even to Apple, the company said, with alerts then sent directly to the user. The release comes shortly after Apple released a series of free open source resources to help fuel the development of more powerful password management tools. Available as a free download from GitHub, Password Manager Resources seeks to help application developers build more efficient services that "create strong passwords compatible with popular websites." Via 9to5Mac