Security experts no longer recommend password expiration policies that require users to change their passwords periodically. Here’s why.
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Use iOS 17.3’s Stolen Device Protection to Reduce Harm from iPhone Passcode Thefts
In iOS 17.3, Apple has introduced Stolen Device Protection to discourage iPhone thefts enabled by a revealed passcode. It requires additional biometric authentication, and we recommend that everyone who uses Face ID or Touch ID enable it.
Help! My Account Has Been Hacked—What Should I Do?
If you notice strange behavior in your online accounts, you might have been hacked. It’s imperative that you act immediately to verify the breach, change passwords, lock accounts, and alert support personnel. We provide steps here.
After “Mother of All Breaches,” Update Passwords on Compromised Sites
Worried about the “Mother of All Breaches” that has been making the rounds in security news? We share a leak checker that can tell you if your email address was involved and recommend that you update any compromised passwords.
Improve Your Digital Security in 2024 with These New Year’s Resolutions
Get ready for a safer 2024 with New Year’s resolutions that will help you secure your devices, avoid scams, block malware, and enjoy the security and ease of use of password managers.
Forget Your Just-Changed Passcode? iOS 17’s Passcode Reset Has Your Back
If you change your passcode and can’t remember it (or it was changed for you by a prankster), iOS 17 lets you use your old passcode for 72 hours. It’s a helpful backstop for the results of a memory lapse or mischievous child.
Faster Copying of Two-Factor Authentication Codes from Messages
Need to enter SMS-initiated two-factor authentication codes manually in Web browsers other than Safari? Try this hidden trick for quickly copying and pasting them instead of retyping all those numbers.
Want to Password-Protect a PDF? Follow These Best Practices
If you have a PDF with confidential information that you want to share, you can set a password to restrict opening, printing, or editing. We have instructions for Preview and Adobe Acrobat, plus advice on ensuring your document stays secure.
Stay Alert! Voice Phishing Used in Recent Ransomware Attacks
Phishing isn’t limited to email and texts anymore—“voice phishing” or “vishing” was used recently in a major ransomware attack on MGM Resorts. The rise in such attacks means that requests over the phone will need much more verification.
What Should You Do about an Authentication Code You DIDN’T Request?
Receiving a two-factor authentication code you didn’t request shows that your security is working, but it’s also an indication that someone may have your password and be trying to break into your account.
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