Introduction AI tools like Claude Code, Cursor, OpenClaw, and Windsurf are quickly becoming part of everyday development workflows. They can write code, deploy infrastructure, automate tasks, and interact with services. But until recently, these tools had a major limitation: they couldn't easily connect to external systems. They couldn't access: databases...
TL;DR AI agents are starting to deploy code, configure infrastructure, and manage services.To do real work, they need access to credentials like API keys, database passwords, and tokens. Most teams currently solve this badly: pasting secrets into prompts storing them in .env files copying credentials manually A password manager combined...
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...
