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Are Weak Passwords Putting Your Small Business at Risk?
A weak password is like a cheap lock; it’s easy to break, and once the door is open, cyber-criminals...
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How to Activate Apple’s Two-Step Verification for iCloud
You’ve heard the stories about iCloud accounts getting hacked; the ones that make the news are celebrities’ accounts, but...
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Apple Patches Brute Force Password-Cracking Security Hole in iCloud
A hackers claims to find a serious iCloud security hole, and releases a tool to exploit it.
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Did Jennifer Lawrence’s Naked Photos Leak Out Because She Told the Truth? Lying Can Protect your iCloud Account
Apple says its systems weren't breached, but that hackers did break into celebrities' iCloud accounts in order to steal...
Month in Review, Part 1: Database Breaches, Compromised Passwords
When it comes to computer security news, the past month or so has been pretty jam-packed. Following are some...
Just Say ‘No’ to Password Books
As a security wonk, it’s not all that uncommon to have head-desk moments with ideas about security that permeate...
The End of Passphrase Passwords?
For those of you who are fans of the webcomic xkcd, you may recall the suggestion to use passphrases...
Tumblr Tells Users: “Change Passwords Now”
I know we harp on the dangers of Wi-Fi a lot; but, really, there’s a good reason why! The...
Ubisoft Breached, Password Database May Lack Salt
Remember about a year ago, there was a breach of Blizzard Entertainment, creators of World of Warcraft and Diablo...
Whoops! Those iOS-Generated Hotspot Passwords Are Really Weak
Accessing the Internet when you’re on the road can be a tricky thing. Using Wi-Fi can be a source...