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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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How to Recover Your Facebook Account When You Can't Log In

Forgot your password? Were you hacked? Here's how to recover your Facebook account using proven Facebook account recovery options.

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You Probably Use Passwordless Services Every Day: Why That’s Important

You might think that most platforms require passwords, but actually, there are plenty that offer you passwordless logins already...

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Passkeys, Simple Sign-Ins, and More: 1Password's 4 New Features Explained

The password manager has added several improvements to its service that speeds up and further secures the logging-in process.

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How to Password Protect Your USB Drive: 7 Easy Ways

Learn the best ways to password protect your USB drive and keep your files secure.

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8 Ways to Find All Accounts Linked to Your Email Address or Phone Number

Find all accounts linked to the email address or your phone with these methods and ensure your data does not get misused online.

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Are Security Keys Worth It? The Pros and Cons of This 2FA Method

You can keep your accounts secure using two-factor authentication; if you don't think extra PINs are safe, you could opt for a security key instead...

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6 Ways to Secure Your Apple ID on Your iPhone

Ensure the safety of your Apple account by taking advantage of the various security measures available in iOS.

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Debunked: 3 Myths About Two-Factor Authentication

You can put a lot of trust into two-factor authentication, but some people are still annoyed by it. So here are some myths you shouldn't believe.

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