AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We all know we should have strong, unique passwords for everything, but what about those simple 4-digit PINs? It turns out, they might be even more vulnerable than you think ...

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 ...

A few weeks ago, Tarah Wheeler, the senior director of Data trust, Threat, and Vulnerability Management at Splunk, shared a list of the most common PIN codes people use to protect their smartphones ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you needed any more incentive to beef up your iPhone’s password ...

Consider increasing your security by switching over to a 6-digit PIN on your phone or computer. Most platforms already default to 6-digit PINs, but if you're using a less secure 4-digit variant, I'd ...

It’s suggested we use 14-character passwords with numbers, letters, and symbols, and we change this password every 90 days. It’s also suggested this isn’t very secure. I like big numbers, and a ...

This week, ride-share company Uber is testing out a new safety feature in seven cities across the country, including Dallas. Launched on Tuesday, the feature gives riders the option to type in a 4 ...

Netflix has introduced a new set of parental controls so its users can have a bit more control over their accounts. Among the new features includes the ability to set a 4-digit PIN code onto each ...