The safest 4-digit PIN is "8068" — or at least it was, until researchers at Data Genetics told everyone this week. The researchers there went through a set of 3.4 million four-digit personal ...

While 4 unique digits (each an unknown digit from 0-9) might seem like the most secure option for a 4 digit pin (with 10,000 possibilities), our greasy mitts introduce a bit of an issue: our ...

As tempting as it might be, avoid using 0000 as your four-digit PIN code. Same goes for 1010, 1111, 1122, and 1212, which comprises the top five worst PIN codes, according to a list compiled by ...

Many of us use the same 4-digit code for everything: phones, credit cards, and even padlocks. A new report has revealed that millions of people are using identical PIN codes, making their phones ...

Repeating one digit of a 4-digit PIN can mean the difference between a phone that's safe and a phone that can be unlocked at a glance.. While a PIN limited to 4 unique numbers only has 24 ...

A 4-digit iPhone passcode is about as insecure as it gets, and this black box can figure yours out in just a few days. ... which erases the device after 10 incorrect PIN attempts.

WhatsApp Introduces New Feature, A 4-Digit Username PIN To Combat Spam The PIN will ensure that users who have not interacted with you previously cannot send you messages solely by knowing your ...

Using a 4-digit PIN on your smartphone isn’t nearly as secure as a longer one. This quick fix shows you what a difference six digits make.