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 ...

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has shared guidelines on password management as part of its cybersecurity awareness programme. In a statement on October 2, DCI stated that password ...

We’re all familiar with what a password is: a string of characters used to confirm your identity when logging on to a ...

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 ...

October is my favorite month — and no, it’s not because pumpkin spice lattes are back on the menu or because it’s spooky ...

If you’ve been using the same password for years — or worse, the same one across all your accounts — World Password Day can be your opportunity to change that. Hackers and scammers perpetually try to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you haven't done it already, it's time to change your user names and passwords, especially on your financial websites and social media.

This two-part series summarizes modern security practices as advised by NIST’s latest guidelines, a framework that prioritizes proactive, resilient and user-friendly strategies. Part One of the series ...

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 ...