All iPhone and Android users told to change password setting immediately

All iPhone and Android users have been told to change settings now or risk falling "victim" to six "common" attacks. Experts at Keeper Security have warned that taking using a password manager can help save Android and Apple users and owners from being targeted.

"Cybercriminals use a variety of cyber attacks to steal your sensitive information," said Keeper Security's Tim Tran. "However, a password manager can help prevent you from falling victim to them. Password managers protect your sensitive information from being stolen by unauthorized users by ensuring that your passwords are strong and unique."

Keeper Security says that password managers can help to fend off a simple brute force attack when cyber-criminals bombard your account log-in with endless password combinations using software. It can also protect against a dictionary attack when criminals will use "common dictionary words and phrases" from a long list.

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Password spraying is another type of attack uses a list of usernames and tries to match it with a "commonly used password". And there is also credential stuffing when criminals use passwords obtained via leaks, and then try them against your other log-ins, hoping that you've re-used something.

Keyloggers is malicious software that ends up on your device, taking note of everything you type and a spoofing attack sets up fake websites that look like official ones to trick you into entering your password. Your password manager shouldn't auto-fill on these fake websites, so you'll know you're being scammed.

Google Password Manager securely saves your passwords and helps you sign in faster. The tech giant explains: "Sign in to sites and apps on any device, without needing to remember or reuse passwords. Google Password Manager is built in to Chrome (on all platforms) and every Android app."

It adds: "Our security is always looking for data breaches. If we find a compromised password, we'll let you know and help you change it in just a few steps."