A password manager is an essential tool for your online security, but it shouldn't be where your cybersecurity awareness ends. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal ...

I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps, and ad-blocking software. I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals ...

When you first activated your UBITName through the UBITName Manager, you had the opportunity to set up four security questions. If you set them up, answer them now to access your UBITName and change ...

As we edge closer to 2026, it’s startling to realize that ‘123456’ remains the most popular password choice for many people, highlighting a glaring vulnerability in our online security habits. This ...

This is important because: Passkeys are part of the FIDO standard, a newer authentication method that replaces passwords with secure, device-bound cryptographic keys. Unlike passwords, passkeys can’t ...

Scammers have found a new way to prey on iPhone owners, and it starts with a message that looks convincingly like an official Apple alert. These phishing texts mimic the trusted “Find My” service, ...

As more people turn to AI chatbots for emotional support and even as their therapists, a new and urgent concern is emerging at the intersection of AI and mental health: "AI psychosis" or "ChatGPT ...