Digital security

How come it’s still possible to ‘secure’ an online account with a six-digit string?

Fraudsters often target the accounts of the deceased or their grieving relatives. Here’s how to keep the scammers at bay.

What you do – and how fast – after an account is compromised often matters more than it may seem

It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these best practices.

Has your inbox recently been deluged with unwanted and even outright malicious messages? Here are 10 possible reasons – and how to stem the tide.

Once again, data shows an uncomfortable truth: the habit of choosing eminently hackable passwords is alive and well

Reusing passwords may feel like a harmless shortcut – until a single breach opens the door to multiple accounts

Look no further to learn how cybercriminals could try to crack your vault and how you can keep your logins safe

Former colleagues and friends remember the cybersecurity researcher, author, and mentor whose work bridged the human and technical sides of security