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How blind and low-vision users manage their passwords

Passwords remain the go-to authentication tool in everyday life, says CISPA researcher Alexander Ponticello. At the same time, passwords are often a security weak spot: too short, too simple, and ...

Follow these 5 easy steps to erase your data from the internet and keep your account safe from hackers

To erase your digital footprint, prevent future activities from being tracked. Go to the Activity Control section of your ...

Your Browser’s Password Manager Is Better Than Ever. You Still Shouldn’t Use It

Using any password manager is better than using none, so if you’re avoiding your browser’s password manager because you’ve ...

Quick Tip: How to avoid using risky passwords, which ones are most common

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick weak password tip: You may be using one that's risky. A recent study from the artificial ...

Windows 11's BitLocker encryption permanently locks 3TB of a user's backups — "Filled my PC with more spyware and viruses than I can count"

A Reddit user ended up losing 3TB of games and backups after reinstalling Windows 11 because the operating system was lagging. Turns out, the BitLocker security was enabled by default after Microsoft ...