We know smart homes handle a lot of passwords, but these vital upgrades make them harder to crack and easier to manage.

Instead of using the same password for everything, keep your accounts secure with a password manager. A password manager might seem relatively straightforward, but a variety of features differentiate ...

And what better occasion to push for change than World Password Day, which this year falls on May 1. It's a totally made-up ...

I'll take it a step further, and say none of your passwords should be crackable by a computer, either—at least, not on a timeline where it matters. A good password, meaning one that is both ...

Humans are terrible with passwords. Most don’t bother with the unique, complex phrases or character strings that make a good password, as informal research shows. Worse, they’ll carelessly ...

In our current hyper-connected world, the typical American home has over 20 internet-connected devices, ranging from smart TVs and thermostats to phones, laptops, and even kitchen appliances. With the ...

One password, one purpose. No exceptions. Even good passwords can go stale. It’s a smart move to update them every 90 days, or sooner if a site you use has a security issue. This quick password ...

Good passwords and authentication practices are often your first line of defense in preventing unauthorized access and data theft. Typing a username and password isn’t the only way to identify ...

If you’ve been using the same password for years — or worse, the same one across all your accounts — World Password Day can ...