STRONG PASSWORDS. SO WE’VE TALKED ABOUT THIS BEFORE, BUT IT’S WORTH REPEATING. STRONG PASSWORDS ARE ABSOLUTELY THE KEY TO PERSONAL ONLINE SECURITY. I’VE TALKED TO MANY HACKING VICTIMS OVER THE YEARS, ...

One of the simplest ways for a hacker to gain control of your online accounts is by getting hold of your password. Sometimes, they do this through brute force attacks — automatically checking millions ...

Password security is a crucial aspect of digital safety, requiring users to create strong passphrases that balance memorability with resistance to attacks. Recommended passphrases are 12–16 characters ...

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...

It’s a golden rule, but it’s one most of us always ignore or just don’t pay enough attention to, namely, setting a strong password for your many devices and accounts. In this day and age, and frankly ...