I was trying to connect one of my finance sites to a mint.com-like service. It was failing. I got an email from support saying that, "` (back quote on the ~ key), \ , < , or > ? Note that most ...

We've all been there. You're trying to create a password for a new account that meets the numerous parameters of a strong ...

Your online password should exceed eight characters so you can avoid the potential hacking incidents from the hackers, according to the latest research. If your ...

The pattern is clear: many of us still rely on simple words, easy number strings and familiar keyboard patterns.

LastPass notified customers today that they are now required to use complex master passwords with a minimum of 12 characters to increase their accounts' security ...

For every age bracket, “12345” and “123456” are always on top, but older generations are more likely to use names in their passwords. On the other hand, Generations Y and Z most often combine ...

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NordPass's list of the top 200 most common passwords highlights cause for serious concern when it comes to online security.

"Admin" was the most-commonly used password in the U.S. between September 2024 and September 2025, NordPass found.

Several readers of late have noticed that after entering an eight-character password in Mac OS X (for an installer, or other activities), any extra characters typed will be ignored. This effectively ...

Researchers discover phishing scam using invisible characters to evade email security, with protection tips including password managers and two-factor authentication.