There is an abundance of free encryption tools, but if you’re running Windows, BitLocker is the only tool most people need, especially for home use. Although its encryption function is only available ...

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Password security is a crucial aspect of digital safety, requiring users to create strong passphrases that balance memorability with resistance to attacks. Recommended passphrases are 12–16 characters ...

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse in terms of cybersecurity bad news this week, the FBI has revealed a staggering database of 630 million compromised passwords from multiple devices ...

A hacker going by the name Chucky_BF has allegedly stolen details for 15.8 million PayPal accounts and is selling them on an internet forum at a bargain price of just $750 USD. The treasure trove of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Passwords are dangerous — they’re stolen, leaked and breached.

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 ...

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