Kaspersky boosts password manager on Windows, mobile
New improvements offer enhanced control over password strength
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The cybersecurity firmKasperskyhas updated itspassword managerwith a number of improvements and new features across Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.
In order to make theKaspersky Password Manageruser experience cleaner and more transparent onWindows 10, the company has introduced a new dashboard filled with easy navigation tabs, real-time password security and even actionable advice.
At the same time, managing password security is also easier for Windows users now that Kapserky’s password manager groups passwords by their strength. The app uses the color green for strong passwords, the color yellow for passwords that are not unique and the color red for both weak and compromised passwords.
Kaspersky Password Manager has also been updated for Mac to work with devices runningApple’s newM1 chips. This new version of the company’s password manager for Mac has a more polished appearance and even allows Safari users to copy their card numbers, addresses and login data directly from its browser extension.
IOS and Android improvements
The iOS version of Kaspersky Password Manager has been upgraded so that now users can scan multiple-page documents as well as quickly import documents. Additionally users can combine multiple scans into a singlePDFand all of these improvements make it easier for users to quickly and safely store their most sensitive documents.
The Android version of the Kaspersky’s password manager has also been updated and it now supports a total of 10 differentbrowsersincluding Chrome, Firefox,MicrosoftEdge, Opera,Vivaldiand more to allow users to autofill data. The company’s Password Check feature has also been added to its Android app after previously only being available on other platforms. A dark mode and support forHuawei smartphoneswere part of the new update as well.
Head of consumer product marketing at Kaspersky, Maarina Titova provided further insight inpress releaseon why consumers should consider using a password manager if they’re not already doing so, saying:
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“User account information (such as passwords) is one of the most sought-after things by cybercriminals, because it allows access to personal data. At the same time, the growing list of online services requiring authorization increases the risks for consumers: banks, shops, accounts in online games, training courses, social networks, etc. To help consumers manage this smoothly and securely, there are tools like our Password Manager. This provides encrypted storage of not only passwords but also valuable personal data, with automatic access from any device.”
After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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