Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Strong passwords are necessary in today’s digital ...

Every year the private digital security company NordPass publishes a list of the most popular passwords across 30 countries. And as always, the current list from 2022 also contains shockingly simple ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...

Admit it: Do you ever use "123456" or "qwerty123" as a password? Given the challenges of juggling dozens or hundreds of online accounts, it's easy to opt for simple (but weak) passwords. Based on a ...

If you’re curious about how to create a secure password, read our in-depth guide covering password security and best practices. As we live in an increasingly online world, having secure passwords for ...

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Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Most password managers include a tool for generating random, strong passwords, but not all are created equal. Understanding the differences can help you make an informed choice. When the IBM PC was ...

Let’s be honest, passwords are a pain. We all know that good ones protect us from hackers, but it’s a real challenge to create and remember strong passwords for all our online accounts. To deal with ...

Bank accounts, social media profiles, streaming platforms and even smart refrigerators require passwords these days. Keeping track of a laundry list of passwords can ...

Apple upped its account security for Apple IDs years ago to prevent unwanted and unauthorized third-party access to all your information. Apple relies on Apple ID across all its software and services, ...

The largest-ever data breach, which took place this past winter, resulted in the exposure of more than 3.2 billion unique email addresses and passwords. Yep, that’s billions with a ‘b.’ IBM reported ...