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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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’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 ...

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 ...

If your bank password is the same as your Facebook password, it’s time to change them both. Using weak or the same passwords across websites can put you and your data at risk. A study by password ...

CHICAGO -- Here is a quick password tip. Tech experts at the website Hostingadvice.com say a new study shows that 43% of Americans have had their password hacked or compromised. The reason? Mostly ...

Whether we like it or not, avoiding Internet scams is now a part of our daily lives. To prevent consumers from falling prey to unscrupulous individuals and companies, the International Consumer ...

When engineer Bill Burr from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) wrote in 2003 what would soon become the world’s gold standard for password security, he advised people and ...