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What Are Brute-Force Attacks? How to Protect Yourself

What is a brute-force attack? Here's how this common attack works and how to keep yourself safe from it.

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Can You Really Go Passwordless to Secure Your Online Accounts?

Many services point out the benefits of passwordless logins, but are they really more secure? Are they even realistic?

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How Secure Is a Password Manager, and Are They Safe?

Password managers like LastPass are convenient and mostly free to use. But are they safe? How do they keep you secure?

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The 20 Top Passwords You Should Never Use: Is Yours on the List?

If one of your passwords is on this list of easy-to-guess combinations, you need to change it right now!

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Netflix Is Warning People About Sharing Passwords

A number of users on social media have reported seeing a warning screen when they sign in to Netflix.

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How to Save Passwords on Your iPhone

It's too difficult to remember unique passwords for all your accounts. Securely save them on your iPhone instead.

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Forgot Your Netflix Password? Here's What to Do...

If you've forgotten your Netflix password, we'll show you what to do. Here's how to remember or reset your Netflix password.

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Android Can Now Check Whether Your Passwords Have Been Compromised

Password Checkup helps you check potentially leaked passwords.

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How to Start Using a Password Manager

Want to use a password manager but not sure where to start? Here's a complete setup guide on using a password manager.

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How to Safely Share Passwords With Friends and Family

You should never share your passwords. But if you must, here's how to share your passwords while keeping your accounts as secure as possible.

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How to Change Your Netflix Password (Whether You Know It or Not)

Even if you've forgotten your Netflix password, it's still simple to reset it and regain access to your account.

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How to Change Your Unix Password

Need to change your password in Linux or other Unix-like operating systems? Here's what you need to know.

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How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network on Windows 10

Want to stop connecting to a Wi-Fi network automatically? Forget about it.

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What Is Homomorphic Encryption?

In-browser password management is changing due to homomorphic encryption. Here's how.

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You Can Now Access Your Safari Passwords in Google Chrome

Web and app passwords saved in iCloud Keychain can now be used in Chrome, making jumping between Windows and Mac much easier.

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Make a Secure Password: How Dice can Reinvent Internet Safety

Here's why you really need to make strong passwords, and how the Diceware technique can secure your accounts.

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7 Common Password Mistakes That'll Likely Get You Hacked

If you use a short password or one with personal details, you're asking to be hacked. Here are critical password mistakes to avoid.

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How to Change Your Wi-Fi Password in Windows 10

Here's how to change your router's Wi-Fi password, or tweak the password Windows 10 uses to connect to your network.

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Microsoft Wants You to Ditch Your Passwords in 2021

The software giant believes that biometrics is the future.

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How to Protect Your PayPal Account: 9 Tips for Better Security

Here are some essential ways to lock down your PayPal account from risks and danger.

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