Think of it this way. A weak password is like using the same key for your house, car and office and leaving it under the doormat. A strong password? It’s like a unique, high-security key for ...

"Whenever a code is used to change your Steam email or password using SMS, you will receive a confirmation via email and/or Steam secure messages." The company also said the breach wasn't of a ...

Creating a genuinely strong password can seem daunting. Cybersecurity experts recommend at least 14 characters, a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, and a unique password for ...

Here’s a brief overview of the different options: Microsoft has embraced passkeys—the company has the ambition to convert one billion users away from passwords. You can read more about how ...

Microsoft Threat Intelligence observed the persistent growth and operational sophistication of Lumma Stealer, an ...

Image Matrix Tech Editor Djuro Sen says a survey from Vodafone claims one in five Australians use their pet's names as passwords. “This isn’t good, people, because we’ve been guilty about ...

Using the same password on multiple apps and websites is always a bad idea. If one of your accounts gets compromised in a data leak, you may lose access to all the other accounts on which you have ...

You should be using a password manager. Data breaches happen often now, and that wealth of stolen info has made cracking passwords even easier. It’s not just the ...

Bree Fowler writes about cybersecurity and digital privacy. Before joining CNET she reported for The Associated Press and Consumer Reports. A Michigan native, she's a long-suffering Detroit sports ...