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Security padlock in circuit board background. AI is getting really good at cracking passwords.

AI Is Getting Really Good at Cracking Passwords

A new study by Home Security Heroes suggests artificial intelligence can figure out 51% of common passwords in under a minute

A screenshot of Uno, a new password manager

Is This App the Future of Password Management?

Uno is a password manager that emphasizes design and ease of use along with security.

Close up on screen of website sign in button

One Site Is Highlighting the Internet’s Dumbest Password Rules
Streaming service Netflix, which is shown here in a photo illustration, released its new password-sharing rules for the U.S.

The Utter Stupidity of Netflix’s New Password-Sharing Rules
Netflix sign-in page displayed on a laptop screen and Netflix logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo. The streaming service plans to crack down on password sharing on a larger scale.

Netflix’s Password Sharing Crackdown Is Coming to the US
Netflix Manage Access and Devices screen, which just launched on the streaming service

Netflix Now Allows You to Kick Devices Off Your Account

The streaming service will allow users to view recent devices that have streamed from their accounts (and log them out quickly)

An example of a passkey request running on a MacBook

The Best New iOS 16 Feature Might Be the Least Publicized

The end of passwords and two-factor authentication seems pretty ideal

Close up, cropped shot of young woman sitting on the bench in urban office park working outdoors, logging in to her laptop and holding smartphone on hand with a security key lock icon on the screen. LastPass, a password manager, was recently hacked.

What Do You Do When Your Password Manager Gets Hacked?

The latest hacking at LastPass means it's time to up your online security yet again

Detail of a mans hand scrolling through Netflix on an Apple iPad Pro. In certain countries, Netflix is cracking down on password sharing through a confusing new system.

Netflix’s Latest Password Sharing Crackdown Is Confusing

A new "add a home" feature debuting next month in some countries adds fees and redefines a viewing household

working place with laptop mouse and lazy funny cat laying on warm keyboard close up photo. Over a third of people using pet names as part of their online passwords, which is a serious security flaw.

Reminder: Don’t Use Your Pet’s Name as a Password

Here are a few best practices for keeping your online data safe for World Password Day, at least before we reach our password-less future

Young woman on the beach phoning the bank for credit card support. Fraud, both in calls and online, is more likely to affect younger people.

New Studies Suggest Young People Are Twice as Susceptible to Scams

While older generations have a reputation for not being tech savvy, Millennials and Gen Zers may be getting tricked more often

A couple sits in front of a television with the Netflix logo on it. Netflix may charge more if you share passwords "between households"

Netflix Is Again Cracking Down on People Who Share Passwords

Members in certain countries may see up to a $3 price increase if they're sharing an account "between households"

stock photo of Young Asian woman logging in to her laptop and holding smartphone on hand with a security key lock icon on the screen, sitting in the living room at cozy home. Password security for corporations was recently called out by Dashlane.

These Companies Had the Worst and Dumbest Password Breaches in 2021

Facebook, Ticketmaster and a surprising number of tech and security firms were hacked or leaked sensitive information

Keyboard

Security Experts Offer Tips on Your Next Password

Complexity and memorization are both concerns

Goodbye, Passwords: A New Login Standard Is Taking Over the Internet

Goodbye, Passwords: A New Login Standard Is Taking Over the Internet

Web browsing is about get simpler AND more secure

This (Free!) Chrome Extension Will Help Protect You From Data Breaches

This (Free!) Chrome Extension Will Help Protect You From Data Breaches

Consider it an early warning to change all your passwords

The Worst Passwords of the Year Are Ridiculously Obvious

The Worst Passwords of the Year Are Ridiculously Obvious

“Password” might be meta, but it’s definitely not secure

The 25 Simple Ways to Protect Your Data Online

The 25 Simple Ways to Protect Your Data Online

Life hacks to prevent real hacks

It’s 2017 and ‘Password’ Is Still One of the 25 Most Common Passwords

It’s 2017 and ‘Password’ Is Still One of the 25 Most Common Passwords

Did you learn nothing from Equifax, people?

Here Are 306 Million Passwords You Shouldn’t Use

Here Are 306 Million Passwords You Shouldn’t Use

A new searchable database will tell you if you're safe

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The Worst Passwords of the Year Are Ridiculously Obvious

The Worst Passwords of the Year Are Ridiculously Obvious

“Password” might be meta, but it’s definitely not secure

The 25 Simple Ways to Protect Your Data Online

The 25 Simple Ways to Protect Your Data Online

Life hacks to prevent real hacks

It’s 2017 and ‘Password’ Is Still One of the 25 Most Common Passwords

It’s 2017 and ‘Password’ Is Still One of the 25 Most Common Passwords

Did you learn nothing from Equifax, people?

Here Are 306 Million Passwords You Shouldn’t Use

Here Are 306 Million Passwords You Shouldn’t Use

A new searchable database will tell you if you're safe

Here’s How Hackers Will Use Telepathy to Guess Your Passwords

Here’s How Hackers Will Use Telepathy to Guess Your Passwords

Next season, on 'Black Mirror' ...

Your Passwords Can Be Cracked in Approximately 100 Guesses

Your Passwords Can Be Cracked in Approximately 100 Guesses

How it's done — and how you can prevent it

Tales from the Encrypted

Passwords, messaging and browsing like a super spy