We have been conditioned to think that good cyber hygiene means creating new, strong, and unique passwords every few months. Not so fast!
That’s where Change Your Password Day comes in, celebrated on February 1. What makes this awareness day especially relevant ...
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Members of the Missouri House have been warned their state e-mail accounts may be vulnerable to unauthorized access, according to a memo addressed to legislators. "Unless you ...
Regularly updating passwords on iPhone or Android every three months is usually the norm, but experts caution users regarding its downsides. For years, conventional wisdom dictated the need to ...
Update, June 16, 2025: This story, originally published on June 14, has been updated to include new data regarding the use of risky passwords and password habits, as well as further technical ...