With online account hacking becoming increasingly widespread, all users should make sure they're taking every security measure available to them. If you use Apple devices, consider using Apple ...

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Hackers often exploit reused passwords, gaining access to multiple accounts if just one is compromised. To stay safe, use strong, unique passwords for every account and change them regularly. However, ...

In “Two-Factor Authentication, Two-Step Verification, and 1Password” (10 July 2023), I explained that for true two-factor authentication, you needed to acquire your time-based one-time password (TOTP) ...

Signing up for an extra layer of protection besides your password – such as a pass code, push notification or security question – has long been an obvious way to secure your online bank or investing ...

If you’ve heard us say it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: Turn on two-factor authentication. Do it for every important account you have, especially banking, email and social media. Do it to ...