Author: V Diwahar

A few weeks ago, a startup founder shared a familiar frustration on LinkedIn. Everything about his profile looked polished-experience, credentials, recommendations. Then came the contact line: partyboy2008@gmail.com Now, change Gmail address. It was a harmless choice made years ago, but now it sat awkwardly on investor emails and client decks. Until recently, there was nothing he could do about it-short of abandoning his Google account entirely or attempting an impossible Gmail address change. That long-standing Gmail rule may finally be breaking. New evidence from an official Google support document suggests that Google is rolling out the ability to change a…

I’ll start with something I’ve seen far too often during access reviews: teams invest heavily in identity security, roll out Google Workspace company-wide, and then quietly lose control of shared credentials through chat apps, spreadsheets, or half-implemented tools. Not because encryption failed—but because identity and password management never fully lined up. In my experience, this is exactly where a Google Workspace password manager either fits naturally or creates more friction than it solves. This review isn’t a feature dump. After testing Passwd across real team environments—startups, agencies, and compliance-driven organizations—I want to explain why Passwd exists, who it actually works…

Welcome to this week cybersecurity weekly roundup. This past week exposed just how fragile digital trust has become. Cybersecurity headlines were dominated by high-impact breaches, actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, and increasingly bold nation-state espionage campaigns. From large-scale credential theft to deep infiltration of enterprise infrastructure, defenders were once again forced to respond at speed rather than on their own terms. This weekly cybersecurity roundup breaks down the most important cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, explains why they matter, and outlines what security teams should be watching closely next. Major Cybersecurity Incidents This Week Mass Credential Exposure Highlights Third-Party Risk Failures…

The past few years have brought a seismic shift in how we access and manage money. As mobile payments and digital wallets have gained popularity, transactions have become speedier and easier. But along with this convenience comes the challenge of security. From housing sensitive financial information to completing rapid transactions, there’s quite a lot on the line. Mobile Wallets and secure mobile payment systems should also be protected as a first priority. This article explores how these systems function, how they developed and the best practices for keeping them secure. Evolution of Digital Wallets and Mobile Payments Payments were, for the longest time, dominated by cash,…

Google has officially announced that it will  discontinue its Dark Web Report feature in 2026, a tool designed to alert users when their personal information appeared on the dark web. While this move may surprise many users, Google says the decision is based on feedback that the feature lacked clear, actionable guidance.Google Ends Dark Web Scanning in 2026 So what does this change really mean for your online security—and how should you respond? This guide breaks down the announcement, explains the risks, and outlines smarter alternatives to protect your personal data. What Was Google’s Dark Web Report? Google’s Dark…

It usually starts with something small. Your phone shows “No service,” and you assume it’s a network issue. A few minutes later, you notice password reset emails you didn’t request. By the time you call your carrier, your bank account has been accessed and your email password has already been changed. This is how many victims first experience SIM swap attack confused, rushed, and already behind the attacker. What makes this attack so unsettling is that it does not require malware, hacking tools, or physical access to your device. Instead, it exploits trust: trust in mobile carriers, trust in SMS…