Be honest with me. How many of your passwords are still some version of your pet’s name followed by a number? Studies have shown that roughly 80% of data breaches involve weak or reused passwords.

You would think AI could create secure, random, and strong passwords, but that's not actually true. In many cases, AI-generated passwords are surprisingly predictable, making them easy targets for ...

Are magic links secure? A security analyst breaks down token entropy, replay protection, expiry, device binding, and email compromise risks for MojoAuth users.

Apps from Apple, Google and others can assist in making your online accounts more secure, even as new ways of logging in ...

How come it’s still possible to ‘secure’ an online account with a six-digit string? The solution is (un)surprisingly simple.

The quest for true randomness has roots in cryptography and is a rabbit hole that gets surprisingly deep with alarmingly ...

The time has come to stop using the same passwords and use a password manager. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac The Apple Passwords app makes it easier than ever to save login details for your apps ...

Password managers store your usernames, passwords and email addresses and protect them from unauthorized access. Beyond helping to generate strong passwords and sync them across all your devices, the ...

If you think your go-to password is safe, think again. Despite countless warnings, many people still rely on common, easily guessable passwords for both personal and professional accounts. From ...

Katelyn is a reporter with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...