Passkeys provide stronger security than traditional passwords and could eventually replace them entirely as adoption grows.

The RockYou2024 leak, which exposed almost 10 billion passwords in July of last year, might seem like old news, but its impact is still felt today. It's considered ...

Password managers are secure, but only if you are using them right.

Update, Sept. 20, 2024: This story, originally published Sept. 19, now includes an explainer regarding password cracking and the use of hashes. Passkeys are, without a doubt, the future of login ...

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free ...

A password manager is an essential tool for your online security, but it shouldn't be where your cybersecurity awareness ends. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal ...

Modern threats expose convenience-first security design.

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...

It’s certainly tempting to use the same password again and again — who really has the capacity to remember different ...

Your Mac holds a lot more than just files. It carries your personal information, payment data, messages and every online account you access. Keeping that information ...

More than 149 million passwords were exposed in an unsecured database, including logins for social media, streaming services, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, March 28, 2025: This story, originally published March ...