NordPass released a list of the worst passwords of 2021; among the entries include Superman, “Star Wars” and Winnie-the-Pooh.
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The usual suspects make up the worst passwords of 2020
This year’s list of the worst passwords of 2020 shows it’s the usual suspects making up the list, including the ever-popular “123456.”
“Dragon” among the 25 worst passwords of 2019
Password manager creator SplashData has released its list of the top 25 worst passwords of 2019, … “Dragon” among the 25 worst passwords of 2019Read more
“Donald” among the 25 worst passwords of 2018
“Donald” (likely inspired by you-know-who) is one of the worst passwords of 2018, according to a recent security report.
The NIST’s updated password advice: use passphrases
For years, password creation advice has consisted of variations on “use a mix of lower case … The NIST’s updated password advice: use passphrasesRead more
Tips to beef up your computer’s security (and avoid ransomware)
A ransomware attack late last week affected various computers around the world; the hardest hit nation … Tips to beef up your computer’s security (and avoid ransomware)Read more
Several ways to improve your internet privacy
Earlier this week, Congress voted along party lines to undo FCC regulations passed last year meant … Several ways to improve your internet privacyRead more
Tips to improve personal online security
Online security for Internet users has come up a lot in recent weeks. Some of this … Tips to improve personal online securityRead more
Yahoo actively scanned user emails for the US government
Yahoo, the one-time tech titan, has a new problem on its hands. Reuters and others have … Yahoo actively scanned user emails for the US governmentRead more
Alternatives to various Yahoo services
As you may recall, longtime Internet veteran company Yahoo reported last week that it was hit … Alternatives to various Yahoo servicesRead more