Date: Friday, August 8, 2025Impact: Elevated latency and 504 errors for some customers in specific regionsDuration: ~2 days (resolved without intervention over the weekend) Summary On Friday morning, we observed a spike in 504 Gateway Timeout errors affecting a subset of Passwd customers. The most affected were customers in certain...
In a sobering example of how devastating weak cybersecurity can be, a 158-year-old UK truck company KNP has permanently shut down following a ransomware attack. The breach, reportedly triggered by a single guessed password, led to catastrophic consequences, including the loss of over 700 jobs. According to administrators and cybersecurity...
Date: May 7, 2025Duration: 4h 48m (05:48 โ 10:36 CEST) Summary Between 05:48 and 10:36 on May 7, 2025, the passwd production environment experienced a service disruption due to database connection failures. This affected critical operations such as: Login Subscription checks Metrics reporting As the system encountered repeated DB connection...
In todayโs digital world, strong passwords are no longer optional, they're essential. Weak, reused, or predictable passwords are one of the most common ways hackers gain access to accounts. The good news? You donโt have to remember complex strings of characters on your own. A password generator can create ultra-secure,...
We're excited to announce that the Passwd Autofill Browser Extension is now officially available on Mozilla Firefox! ๐ ๐ Get it on Firefox Add-ons What is Passwd? Passwd is your secure, team-focused password manager for Google Workspace that helps you store, share, and manage credentials safely across your organization. With...
Cybersecurity threats are getting more sophisticated, more frequent, and more expensive. Whether you're running a small startup or managing an enterprise, staying ahead of these risks isnโt just smart. Itโs essential. Here are the top three cybersecurity threats businesses are facing right now, and what you can do to stay...
A Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) is a temporary, unique code generated using the current time as part of the process. Itโs widely used for two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to online accounts. Why is TOTP important for security? In an era where cyberattacks are common,...
Managing passwords securely is a top priority for non-profit organizations that handle donor data, financial records, and internal communications. With cyber threats on the rise, a reliable password manager for non-profits can significantly improve security while simplifying access for teams. In this guide, we review the best password managers for...
In todayโs digital world, business executives are prime targets for cybercriminals. A single compromised account can put an entire organization at risk, making it crucial for leaders to take their online security seriously. With hackers constantly refining their tactics, executives must stay ahead of the game. Here are five essential...
Ever received an email that looks legitimate but something feels off? You click a link, and suddenly, you realize the website isn't quite right. You may have just stumbled onto a scam link, one of the most common tools cybercriminals use to steal personal information. Knowing how to verify a...
