Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony Bradley covers the intersection of tech and entertainment. Passwords remain the primary method of authentication and password ...

Passwords have been ubiquitous to online activity since the invention of the internet, but experts told Newsweek that may not be true for much longer. Developments in artificial intelligence and new ...

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 ...

After relying on password managers for years, I've learned that even these trusted digital vaults aren't immune to failure. When your password manager crashes or locks you out unexpectedly, having a ...

Security pundits have long called for the banishment of passwords, but the fact is they aren’t going anywhere, anytime soon. In fact, 88% of organizations still use passwords as their main form of ...

Protecting an account with just a username and password is not very smart. Both can be stolen, guessed, or cracked too easily. This is why two-factor authentication (2FA) is recommended for all ...

On Monday, September 30, millions of Gmail users will notice new password rules. Google is making these changes to help keep users safe. Starting now, Google will not allow access to Gmail accounts ...

It’s hard to believe, but the first iPhone didn’t have any default security. You could just grab someone’s phone and swipe the homescreen to unlock — and you were in. Of course, as the smartphones ...

Apple has introduced a significant enhancement in password management with the launch of a standalone Passwords app in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. This new app centralizes and simplifies the ...

Many of us have moved beyond passwords alone for online security, and it’s not hard to see why. Our new Specops Breached Password Report found that of one billion stolen credentials, almost a quarter ...