Here’s one for today’s “Yeah, I probably should’ve thought of that” pile. If you’ve got anything even remotely private on your phone (and who doesn’t? Your phone has access to your email, and thereby ...

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 ...

Using a 4-digit PIN on your smartphone isn’t nearly as secure as a longer one. This quick fix shows you what a difference six digits make.

Clinton Carpene works for ECU Security Research Institute. He receives funding from Cisco. He is affiliated with WAHCKon Heavy Industries Pty. Ltd.. One consequence of the Apple vs FBI drama has been ...