Security
What is a Wi-Fi Pineapple?
What is a Wi-Fi Pineapple? How to Protect Yourself From Pineapple Attacks – By Brad Morton How-To Geek
“Wi-Fi Pineapple” is a silly name for a real threat to your cybersecurity. These devices trick you into connecting to fake Wi-Fi networks to intercept data and compromise your privacy. Here’s how to protect against Pineapples and Wi-Fi attacks.
Common Passwords You Should Never Use
Common Passwords You Should Never Use—These Take Less Than a Second to Crack – By Ray Malik How-To Geek
Your passwords aren’t just hanging about on a server waiting to be stolen—there’s a whole process that goes on behind the scenes to keep them safe. Just make sure they aren’t common—or they’ll take mere seconds to crack.
Why I Use Bitwarden
Why I Use Bitwarden – By Goran Damnjanovic How-To Geek
I’ve been using password managers for a decade or so, with Bitwarden being my go-to password manager since 2021. I love it, and I don’t plan to switch anytime soon. Here’s why.
The Password Paradox: Why Gen Z Is Choosing Convenience Over Security
The Password Paradox: Why Gen Z Is Choosing Convenience Over Security – By Sponsored How-To Geek
As digital life gets more complex, managing passwords has become a balancing act between security and convenience. According to the latest Bitwarden World Password Day survey, that balance is tipping in a concerning direction, especially for Gen Z and Millennials, who, despite understanding the risks, often take shortcuts that leave them vulnerable.
What is a common indicator of a phishing attempt?
What is a common indicator of a phishing attempt? – By bitwarden bitwarden.com
Now that you understand the definition of phishing attacks and have some context about the strategy behind them, it’s helpful to know how to identify phishing attacks. While phishing attacks are unfortunately becoming increasingly sophisticated, there are still some tell-tale signs an email or attachment may be amiss that can reveal what might be a common indicator of phishing.
6 Reasons You Need a Security Key
6 Reasons You Need a Security Key – By Shan Abdul How-To Geek
While SMS codes and authenticator apps are popular options for two-factor authentication, they have some vulnerabilities and limitations. A more secure option is a security key—a physical device that approves the login with a quick tap. Here’s why you should get this device to protect your accounts.
9 times it’s smarter to use an authenticator app instead of SMS codes
9 times it’s smarter to use an authenticator app instead of SMS codes – By Ben Khalesi Android Police
Cybersecurity matters more than ever. Passwords alone fail against hackers, phishing attacks, and identity theft. Two-factor authentication (2FA) protects digital accounts. Not all 2FA methods offer the same security. SMS codes carry vulnerabilities, and authenticator apps provide stronger security in many scenarios.
Nine Changes You Need to Make to Your Google Security and Privacy Settings
Nine Changes You Need to Make to Your Google Security and Privacy Settings – Lifehacker
There’s no doubt Google is keen to track just about everything you do online and inside its apps, but it’s also fair to say the company puts a comprehensive set of security and privacy tools at its users’ disposal. You can use these tools to manage data in everything from Google Maps to YouTube.
Too Many Passwords to Keep Track Of
Too Many Passwords to Keep Track Of? Here’s What to Do – By Kris Henges How-To Geek
Trying to remember all of your passwords yourself is difficult, and reusing the same handful of them is a huge security risk. There is a better solution!
How I Secure My Online Accounts By Telling Lies
How I Secure My Online Accounts By Telling Lies – By Jordan Gloor How-To Geek
It’s the year 2025 and, despite all our password managers and passkeys, online account theft is still common. One way I protect myself from those attacks is with the time-honored tradition of telling fibs.
World Password Day 2025:
World Password Day 2025: How-To Geek Helps You Protect Your Data – By Joe Keeley How-To Geek
It might not be on your calendar, but World Password Day is an annual event on the first Thursday of May. This year, it falls on May 1. The purpose of World Password Day is to remind you about good password practices and to encourage you to take a moment to consider the security of your accounts.
Does a password manager actually keep your accounts safe?
Does a password manager actually keep your accounts safe? – By Ben Khalesi Android Police
Imagine carrying one key to unlock every door, home, office, and car. It is convenient, but behind that convenience lies hidden risks. Here’s how password managers work and what you need to know to use them safely on your Android phone, tablet, or Chromebook.
Reasons I stopped using Sign in with Google
5 reasons I stopped using Sign in with Google – By Stanley Martin Android Police
Technology has made our lives easier in various ways. One is the streamlined “Sign in or up with Google” option button. Like magic, this method offers a convenient way to join sites without entering an email address and a unique password. This is especially important in today’s digital era, where managing emails and passwords for various sites can be tricky, especially when we use multiple devices like phones, tablets, and Chromebooks.
Proton Mail Is Getting Some of Gmail’s Best Features
Proton Mail Is Getting Some of Gmail’s Best Features – By Cory Gunther How-To Geek
If you’re a fan of Proton’s popular Mail and Calendar apps, we have some good news. This week, the Swiss company revealed that Proton Mail is about to get its biggest overhaul yet, full of features we’ve come to expect from Gmail, along with all-new apps for Android and iOS.
Troy Hunt Phished
Troy Hunt, Famous For His Password Leak Site, Was Phished – Security Now