There's a new way for thieves to steal your ATM PIN code or find out which numbers you pressed on many keypads (like number door locks): All they need is an iPhone case that shows infrared. You can ...

There's nothing particularly difficult about cracking a smartphone's four-digit PIN code. All it takes is a pair of thumbs and enough persistence to try all 10,000 combinations. But hackers hoping to ...

Guess how long it would take a computer to brute-force an 8-number password. The answer: instantly. That's according to Hive Systems' Password Table, which shows how shockingly quick passwords of ...

If the humble lock and key has become passé and you're looking for an exciting new way to open a door, a smart lock may be the answer. They provide a range of online and offline options to activate ...

Users are encouraged to set a PIN code to lock mobile devices to secure data in case it is lost or stolen. However, users aren’t picking hard-to-guess combinations, according to a recent analysis of ...

Many people are now using smartphones as portable storage of important files. Aside from the fact that they can access the file at any time when needed, modern smartphones also offer higher security ...

If you have an Apple or an Android phone—and you probably do—you have the option of locking your phone using a PIN code. With most of these phones, you can choose a four-digit PIN or a six-digit PIN.

Actuator Systems CEO Kevin Henderson states, “We have more biometric locks in service than any other company and this new line will expand our customer base into businesses that might have never ...

You can unlock Wyze’s new $130 Palm Lock with a wave of your hand or using a key, PIN code, or mobile app.

If your smart lock is connected to a voice assistant, be sure to use a PIN to unlock it with voice commands. It's a stretch, but it is possible to create workarounds with IFTTT to avoid using the PIN.