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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about Microsoft account security often reference Google Password Manager as a tool for storing and retrieving login credentials. In one thread, a user describes using Google Password Manager to find a saved password for Live.login after receiving an unexpected Microsoft account security code email. This allowed them to access their account and review recent activity, which revealed daily unauthorized login attempts. The tag covers practical use of Google Password Manager for managing Microsoft account credentials and responding to security incidents.
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    Chrome Passkeys Abused by Malware on Compromised Windows

    Google Password Manager passkeys stored through Chrome on Windows can be abused by malware already running under the logged-in user’s account, according to new research from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42. The finding is serious for anyone who treats a synchronized passkey vault as protection after...
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    Microsoft Account Hack

    I was sat at my desktop PC yesterday when I got an email 'Microsoft Account Security Code' . . (one of those emails where you've clicked on 'forgotten password' and it sends a random set of 6 numbers to the 'on file' email address). I hadn't done that and I have never used my Microsoft account...
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    • Forum: Windows Security