The Bitwarden Newsfeed

Chick-fil-A data breach: What customers should do now

ConsumerAffairs

Kristen Dalli

ConsumerAffairs spoke with Gary Orenstein, Chief Customer Officer at Bitwarden to learn more about these types of cyberattacks and how consumers can protect themselves moving forward.

published: July 28, 2026

news release▪company

Bitwarden Surpasses 15 Million Users and 80,000 Businesses as Identity Protection Needs Expand Across Passwords, Passkeys, and Secrets

Bitwarden, the trusted leader in passkey, password, and secrets management, today announced continued global adoption and product momentum across its open source security portfolio. More than 15 million users and 80,000 businesses worldwide trust Bitwarden to protect credentials, manage secrets, and strengthen identity security across evolving needs.

published: July 28, 2026

round-up▪review▪apps▪security tips

Freshman Fraud 101: The Digital Scams Targeting College Students (and How to Stop Them)

PC Mag

Kim Key

"When it comes to your online life, you need to put energy into being organized and making sure that you have a safe place to store and keep track of everything." - Gary Orenstein, chief customer officer at Bitwarden

published: July 22, 2026

I use an Android phone, iPhone, and Mac. These are the 10 apps keeping me sane

Android Authority

Yash Wate

Bitwarden is one of the best free password managers, and it’s among the first few apps I install on my new devices. It stores login credentials for all my online accounts and lets me generate new ones effortlessly. All my data gets automatically synced, too, which ensures I can access my login credentials on all devices at all times.

published: July 11, 2026

Hill Country Community Journal

Library hosts free cybersecurity training

Emily McClure

He recommended a minimum of 12 characters and encouraged the use of password vaults such as Bitwarden, LastPass and Apple's iCloud Keychain to help manage a variety of complex passwords for different sites. He demonstrated Bitwarden live during the presentation.

published: July 7, 2026

security▪business▪industry

7 Habits That Are More Important Than Using Antivirus on Your Phone

CNET

Marshall Gunnell

Today's biggest smartphone threat often isn't malware at all. It's phishing texts, fake websites and account takeover scams. That's why there are more effective ways to improve your security than buying antivirus software for your mobile device.

published: July 6, 2026

Nissan data breach in Oracle PeopleSoft attack offers cybersecurity lessons

IT Brew

Caroline Nihill

Gary Orenstein, chief customer officer at password management company Bitwarden, told IT Brew that zero-day vulnerabilities are “square one” of what is typically a multi-stage attack.

published: June 23, 2026

company▪security tips▪review

Why I abandoned LastPass after moving my passwords to this Bitwarden setup

Android Police

Rahul Naskar

Thankfully, my hunt for a better password manager didn't last long. After a week of using Bitwarden, I moved all my passwords to this open source password manager.

published: June 9, 2026

security tips▪passkeys

Why you need to stop using passwords and switch to this secure alternative now

Fast Company

Chloe Aiello

“Part of the passkey protocol is to authenticate that it is you accessing the passkey,” Orenstein adds. “The other part is the exchange with the website. A website that is looking for a passkey will issue what’s called a passkey challenge, and only your passkey is going to solve that.”

published: June 8, 2026

security tips▪tips and tricks

10 Hacks Every Bitwarden User Should Know

Lifehacker

Khamosh Pathak

But if you're switching between multiple devices and OSes, a dedicated cross-platform password manager like Bitwarden can really help...Because you're dealing with extremely sensitive passwords and secure notes, you should take some extra steps to secure your data, and make the password management process a bit easier (without compromising your security).

published: June 3, 2026

interview▪security tips

Beware of fraudulent FIFA World Cup ticket scams across South Florida, experts warn

WSVN-TV

Dannielle Garcia, Matthew Garcia

“We’re seeing an increasing number of scams of basically fraudulent ticket sales,” said Gary Orenstein for Bitwarden, an application that assists users in organizing and protecting passwords across their accounts. Orenstein said these schemes have already begun targeting several local consumers desperate to get tickets.

published: May 27, 2026

news release▪business▪product updates

Bitwarden Expands Self-Hosting Deployment Options with AWS and Microsoft Azure Marketplace Availability

Bitwarden, the trusted leader in passkey, password, and secrets management, today announced the availability of Bitwarden self-hosted server images in AWS Marketplace and Microsoft Azure Marketplace, expanding deployment options for organizations that choose to run Bitwarden within existing cloud environments.

published: May 24, 2026

security tips▪families

The Eleventh Hour: A Final Father’s Day Guide for the Last-Minute Hero

Posh Beauty Blog

Carla Snuggs

In an era where digital safety is paramount, Bitwarden Premium offers peace of mind for only $19.80 per year. This upgrade to the popular open-source password manager includes proactive security monitoring, an integrated authenticator, and secure file storage. With features like emergency access and phishing protection, it is an incredibly practical gift that helps Dad manage his digital footprint with professional-grade security tools across all his devices.

published: May 12, 2026

Want 2026 World Cup tickets? Don't get fooled by these scams

NBC Boston

Alejandra Zimmermann

With the World Cup a month away, cybercriminals are looking to see how they can cash in on fans’ excitement with fake tickets.

published: May 7, 2026

One Tech Tip: Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning

Kelvin Chan

You’ll need a password manager to store your passkeys if you’re not already using one. Apple, Google and Samsung include their own password manager apps on phones, but there are third-party options from 1Password, Bitwarden, Nordpass and many others.

published: May 2, 2026

11 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your New PC

BGR

Ritwik Mitra

However, it can be a challenge to remember all these complex phrases, which is where using one of the best password managers users swear by can be a godsend. Programs like Bitwarden and 1Password are well-regarded in this regard, unlocking a level of security that prevents their database from being hacked into.

published: April 25, 2026

Here’s Your Summer 2026 Digital Survival Kit For Flight Delays And Cancellations

Forbes

Christopher Elliott

1Password or Bitwarden — A password manager with authenticator backups protects access to airline apps, booking platforms, and banking when you're exhausted, offline, or in a crowded transit hub where shoulder-surfing is a real risk.

published: April 24, 2026

news release▪product updates▪business

The post–Tax Day scam targeting your refund (and how to avoid it)

Consumer Affairs

Kyle James

Tax Day may be over, but scammers are just getting started. Right now, a new wave of tax scams is hitting inboxes, phones, and social media feeds across the country… ConsumerAffairs had the chance to interview Gary Orenstein, consumer security expert at Bitwarden, about how these scams work and how to protect ourselves.

published: April 21, 2026

Bitwarden Access Intelligence Introduces Reporting for Risk Over Time to Help Organizations Measure and Reduce Credential Exposure

Bitwarden, the trusted leader in passkey, password, and secrets management, today announced a new reporting capability within Access Intelligence that enables organizations to measure credential risk over time and track remediation progress across applications, items, and members. By introducing historical visibility into how risk evolves, security teams can validate improvements, prioritize future remediation efforts, and demonstrate measurable progress in reducing vulnerabilities while strengthening organizational security goals.

published: April 18, 2026

round-up▪review▪apps

14 Of The Best Apps You Should Download In 2026 (And They're All Free)

BGR

Asad Khan

Bitwarden is one of the best password managers out there, and compared to competitors like Dashlane or 1Password, it's completely free. While there are subscription options available with Bitwarden, the free tier works on unlimited devices, offers unlimited passkeys and password storage, and has the ability to share your passwords with one other user.

published: April 9, 2026

interview▪DevSecOps▪business▪product updates

World Cup ticket scams are already here — Here’s how to avoid getting played

Consumer Affairs

Kristen Dalli

ConsumerAffairs spoke with Bitwarden security expert Gary Orenstein, who explained that the risks go beyond just losing money — handing over login or payment information on a fake site can open the door to identity theft and compromised accounts. As the tournament approaches, understanding the red flags — and how to protect yourself — could make the difference between cheering in the stands and being turned away at the door.

published: April 3, 2026

Bitwarden at RSAC 26

eChannelNEWS

Paolo Del Nibletto

Gary then described recent product innovations for channel partners, beginning with the Access Intelligence dashboard that gives visibility into weak passwords and where credentials live across environments. He talked about the newly announced Agent Access SDK, which lets automated agents request vault data subject to human-in-the-loop approvals.

published: March 27, 2026

security tips▪industry

World Backup Day 2026: Industry Experts Share Their Insights on Data Protection, Resilience, and the Importance of Backup

VMBlog

David Marshall

"World Backup Day is a reminder that protecting data is only half the equation. Backups are ineffective without secure access to the credentials that secure and unlock that data. When access is lost or compromised, recovery efforts can stall, leaving individuals and organizations unable to restore systems or accounts even when backup data is intact." - Gary Orenstein, Chief Customer Officer at Bitwarden

published: March 24, 2026

news release▪company▪security tips

Bitwarden Introduces Open Standard to Secure Agent Credential Access with the Agent Access SDK

news release▪business▪product updates

Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced the Agent Access SDK, an open standard to help organizations and developers securely manage how AI agents request, receive, and use credentials. The Agent Access SDK is a standalone, open source development toolkit that does not introduce any AI functionality into the Bitwarden product and does not grant AI systems persistent or unrestricted access to vault data.

published: March 13, 2026

business▪product updates

Identity Management and Information Security News for the Week of March 13th: SailPoint, Mimecast, Sublime Security, and More

Solutions Review

William Jepma

Bitwarden—a password, passkey, and secrets management company—is enhancing its Bitwarden Password Manager with an enterprise policy that brings Single Sign-On (SSO) functionality to all web-based applications, even ones without native SSO support. The update will allow admins to define which apps and URLs qualify for one‑click login from identity provider dashboards such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and Rippling, with Bitwarden auto-filling and submitting credentials from its encrypted vault.

published: March 11, 2026

Bitwarden Extends Single Sign-On Convenience to All Applications via Automatic Login with SSO