How secure is your password, really? It’s time to put it to the test. Grab a pen (or just keep a mental tally) and score yourself based on this 7-point password strength test.

When security questions and password hints are required for your accounts, you might not be filling them out wisely. To best protect your account security, you shouldn’t be truthful in these ...

You can make your Microsoft account far more secure if you ditch your password. But if you plan to do so, there's a step you ...

I’ve always been told by the IT teams I’ve worked with to use a semicolon in your password, since semicolons are often used in coding to indicate a break in the code, often separating two lines.

If you’re curious about how to create a secure password, read our in-depth guide covering password security and best practices.

Conventional security wisdom says to change your passwords frequently. Generally, however, that doesn't do much. I'll explain why, as well as go over the steps that actually matter when increasing ...

How secure is your password? For many, the answer will be not very. Research from NordPass, developed by the team behind one of the best VPNs, NordVPN, has revealed the top 200 most common ...

Also: Is your Microsoft account passwordless yet?Why it (probably) should be and how to do it right. On the other hand, malicious actors are the lions at our gate. All the password management ...

Make sure your password is at least 12 characters long and includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and at least one special symbol. Skip words, names, sequences or other ...

Microsoft says passkeys are not only more secure but three times faster than typing in a traditional password. And the transition is already underway. When creating a new Microsoft account, you ...

The rise of password managers has significantly enhanced password security, making it easier to generate and maintain strong, unique passwords for every account. Why strong passwords matter ...