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How Many Times Has LastPass Been Hacked, and Is It Still Safe to Use?

LastPass is a well-known and trusted name in password security, but its history of breaches might make you consider an alternative.

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What Are OTP Bots?

OTP bots target one-time password systems to hack your accounts. Here's how to defend against them.

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How Does Secure Enclave Protect Your Apple Devices?

If you own any Apple devices, Secure Enclave can help keep you safe.

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What Is Key Stretching? Here's How Your Passwords Can Be Kept Secure

Key stretching can help you keep your online accounts safe. Here's how.

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Have You Changed the Default Passwords on Your IoT Devices?

Not changing the default passwords on IoT devices leaves you vulnerable to hacking. Have you updated your passwords?

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Why Shouldn’t You Use the Same Password Everywhere Online

Using one password repeatedly is convenient, but puts your online security in serious danger. Here's why.

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Is Google Password Manager Safe and Secure?

Google might ask you if you want it to store your login credentials, but can you trust Google's own Password Manager? Is it safe to use?

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The 9 Most Common Tricks Used to Hack Passwords

Want to figure out someone's password? Review your life choices. Learn how to protect your password from hackers instead.

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If You Didn’t Change Your Passwords After the LastPass Data Breach, Do It Now

Hackers have been stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency, seemingly after the LastPass breach. Here's what you need to know.

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What Is Password Entropy?

Can you measure how secure your passwords are? It all comes down to password entropy. Here's what that is and how to calculate your security.

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How to Enable or Disable the LastPass Extension in Google Chrome

Looking to download the LastPass add-on for Chrome browser? It's easy to do—as is disabling and removing it. We show you how.

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Passwords vs. Passkeys: What Are the Differences?

We all use passwords for online accounts, but could they soon become a thing of the past? If so, what are passkeys, their natural successor?

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The 7 Best Online Password Generators for Strong Random Passwords

Looking for a way to quickly create an unbreakable password? Try one of these online password generators.

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8 Security Measures Gmail Uses to Keep You Safe

Using Gmail? Here's what the email provider does to protect you and your data.

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Is Facial Recognition Technology Becoming a Privacy Risk?

Many of us use facial recognition, but is it really safe?

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Passwordless Authentication?

You might already be using passwordless authentication on some services. But what are the risks and benefits of a password-free society?

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A Beginner's Guide to Supervising Access to Computer Systems

Computer systems store a lot of important data, so how is such information actually kept secure? It ultimately comes down to who you give access to...

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Yes, AI Can Crack Your Password, but Can You Prevent It?

Artificial intelligence can be used to crack your passwords: here's how it works and how you can protect yourself from the AI threat.

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The 4 Best Password Managers for Windows 11

Get more out of your password manager with these apps for Windows 11.

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The 7 Pros and Cons of Using a Recovery Key for Your Apple Account

An Apple ID recovery key strengthens your account's security, but it's not without its drawbacks. So, weigh its pros and cons before setting one up.

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