What Is Two-Factor Authentication, and Why Do I Need It? More and more banks, credit card companies, and even social media networks and gaming sites are starting to use two-factor authentication. If you’re a little unclear on what it is or on why you’d want to start using it, read on to learn how two-factor authentication can keep your data […]
Read moreYour Microsoft Account No Longer Needs a Password Passwords are rapidly becoming an antiquated method for logging into accounts. With this in mind, Microsoft has added the option to remove the password for your Microsoft account, which can make logging in quicker and, possibly, even more secure. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreHere’s Why Storing Passwords In Your Browser Is a Bad Idea We often warn that browser-based password managers lack the security and features of dedicated password software. But still, they’re better than nothing, right? A new report from AhnLab ASEC proves the opposite—storing passwords in your browser leaves you incredibly vulnerable to hackers, even if you use unique passwords for […]
Read moreWhy the Future Is Passwordless (and How to Get Started) Tired of remembering or managing long lists of passwords? Good news: the future is passwordless. You might even be able to go passwordless (or near-enough) for some services you already use right now. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreWhat Is Spam, and Why Do We Call It That? Thanks to the internet, spam isn’t just a type of canned meat product. We all deal with spam at some point or another—but what is it, exactly, and why do we call it that? We explore the history and rationale behind the term. Views: 0 (more…)
Read more3 iPhone security settings to lock down before it’s too late – CNET Apple’s Face ID is a good start, but you need to take your iPhone security further. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreSorry, but unless you manually change these settings, Google is still tracking you Google stores your location and data history when you use any of its apps. We’ll show you how to turn that off. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreHere’s How Firefox 95 Is Even More Secure Mozilla is getting ready to release Firefox 95. While the list of new features won’t exactly set the browser world on fire, the security upgrade the browser is receiving is nothing short of impressive The browser now includes a novel sandboxing technology called RLBox, which will significantly improve the security offered by […]
Read moreYou Should Opt-Out of Verizon’s Data-Collection Scheme Right Now The mobile carrier is reportedly gathering customers’ contacts, app usage, and location information. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreAmazon Echo: 6 Alexa features you should turn off on your smart speaker and display now Disable these six features and watch your Amazon Echo work better than ever. Views: 0 (more…)
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