The Germans have a word for it: Schadenfreude, taking pleasure in someone else’s misfortune. And I have to admit, I did a feel a twinge of satisfaction when Gawker, one of the snarkiest and most ...

If your bank password is the same as your Facebook password, it’s time to change them both. Using weak or the same passwords across websites can put you and your data at risk. A study by password ...

Q: I’ve forgotten the password for my Windows laptop and can’t get in. What are my options? A: Digital security is a challenge for every company to manage as they try to balance security with ...

Experts say to use emojis. On a computer, it turns out that emoticons are considered a symbol, which can beef up your passwords and make them more secure in combination with letters and numbers. “When ...

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I recently staged a password intervention. One family member admitted to using the same password for every account. Another stored login credentials in iPhone Contacts. Both habits make accounts ...

This question was answered on July 1, 2011. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting. I understand why you say that I should use complex passwords that are different for ...

When engineer Bill Burr from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) wrote in 2003 what would soon become the world’s gold standard for password security, he advised people and ...

I've relied on Google Password Manager for years to keep my digital life in order, but convenience can sometimes come at the expense of security. So, if you're using Google Password Manager, copy my ...

CHICAGO -- Here is a quick password tip. Tech experts at the website Hostingadvice.com say a new study shows that 43% of Americans have had their password hacked or compromised. The reason? Mostly ...