Still Using Passwords? It’s Time to Upgrade to Passkeys Now – PCMag
Passkeys are simpler and more secure than passwords. Here’s how they work and how to get started.
Don’t Let Your Passwords Die With You. Here’s How to Share Account Access Safely – PCMag
Digital legacy features make it easier to transfer account access to family members without sharing passwords up front. I’ll show you how to get set up in minutes.
You’re Changing Your Password Too Often. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t – PCMag
We’ve been conditioned to think that good cyber hygiene means creating new, strong, and unique passwords every few months. Not so fast!
Is Your Password Manager Actually Protecting You? (Bitwarden Interview) – youtube.com · Techlore
Why Don’t You Back Up Your Computer? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
You Should Encrypt Your Files Before Uploading Them To The Cloud – Here’s Why – BGR – bgr.com
Cloud storage is a reliable way to backup important files. Yes, you can always use an external hard drive or SSD, but as long as you’re regularly backing up your data, the cloud is an excellent redundancy against failures.
The Password Mistakes That Almost Everyone Still Makes – barrettmedia.com
I roll my eyes whenever I receive an annoying email or text that says, “You have not changed your password in a while. Would you like to change it now?” It seems like I get one at least every other week. Sometimes they’re fake, so I have to double-check the source.
Bitwarden Confirms Compromise—Here Are The Facts For 10 Million Users – Forbes
The advice has been clear from security experts for the longest time: use a password manager. And that advice still stands, despite the news that one of the leaders in the market, Bitwarden, has confirmed a serious security incident that led to a compromised product being released for a short period of time.
The NSA Just Warned Everyone to Reboot Their Routers – What to Do Right Now – National Cybersecurity Alliance – staysafeonline.org
Your home internet router is probably the most important device you never think about. A new memo from the United States government now suggests it’s a prime target for hackers.
Why Passkeys, MFA and Strong Passphrases Matter More Than Ever – gendigital.com
Phishing scams are more convincing. AI is making fake messages harder to spot. And once attackers get into one account, they often don’t stop there. They move laterally – email, banking, shopping, even identity data — turning a single mistake into something much bigger.
Browser password managers have a hidden vulnerability that puts all your accounts at risk – howtogeek.com
These days, you need a lot of different logins.
Passkeys: what you need to know – ncsc.gov.uk
The NCSC recommends users opt for passkeys over passwords wherever they are available. Passkeys are a more secure alternative to passwords that you don’t need to remember, as they are created and managed safely by the software on your device(s).
Microsoft quietly reveals whether you need a third-party antivirus software in Windows 11 – Windows Latest is
Microsoft explains if you need third-party antivirus in Windows 11
First spotted by Windows Latest, Microsoft quietly published a detailed breakdown of Windows 11 security, and they finally addressed a critical question that users have debated for years. Do you still need a third-party antivirus for Windows PCs?
Stop ignoring BIOS updates: Your PC is leaving performance on the table – howtogeek.com
The conventional wisdom when it comes to motherboard BIOS updates has always been that unless there’s something wrong with your PC, it’s best to just leave it alone. Yet, you can expect a new BIOS update becoming available every year or two following a motherboard’s launch.
Your backup strategy is backwards: Organize by what matters, not what’s big – howtogeek.com
In the past year or so, I’ve gone all-out on optimizing my storage habits. I’m not the most regular with my backups, but that’s one thing I’ve been trying to fix. Another is how I approach my backups to begin with.
Is It Safe to Let Your Browser Remember Passwords? – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
The risk that’s often overlooked.
Letting your browser remember passwords is convenient. With that convenience comes significant risk. Most folks are much better served by using a password vault.
Stop trusting flash drives for long-term backups—this forgotten 90s format lasts over a century – howtogeek.com
If you’re wondering just how long different storage media can store your data, either because you’re looking for a long-term storage solution or are just curious, you’ve come to the right place since this piece talks just about that. Let’s see which storage media can keep your data around the longest.
How to create a strong password – Forbes Advisor
Passwords are the first line of defense against any cyberattacks,’ says Rahul Telang, professor of information systems at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College. ‘Strong passwords can protect against identity theft, sensitive information and brute-force attacks by hackers trying to guess a password.
Internet Safety: 7 Steps to Staying Safe Online – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
It’s within your power to take the steps necessary to stay safe and secure.
Winter SHIELD for the Individual User | Federal Bureau of Investigation
The delivery of these presentations is a bit dry, but the information contained is very useful.
Operation Winter SHIELD: Ten Actions to Improve Cyber Resilience – List of actions that organizations can take to improve resilience against cyber intrusions
Microsoft’s April Windows update fixes 165 flaws, one exploited zero-day – cyberinsider.com
Microsoft has released its April 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, to fix security bugs across the operating system.
Digital Fraud Is On The Rise – Here’s What Consumer Reports Recommends For Protection – BGR – bgr.com
Digital fraud refers to the use of technology to perform malicious activities, such as stealing money and personal data from individuals. According to the 2025 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, nearly half of Americans who were questioned (48%) had encountered a digital scam, and 19% of them (accounting for 9% of all Americans) lost money as a result.
Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans – CyberGuy – cyberguy.com
The FBI has just released its latest annual internet crime report, and the numbers are staggering: Americans filed 1,008,597 complaints with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) last year, with losses nearing $20.9 billion.
Your DNS server knows every website you visit—here’s why Google’s 8.8.8.8 is different – howtogeek.com
At some point, you’ve probably been told that switching your DNS server to 8.8.8.8—or some other alternative—might be the cure for your internet problems.
Is Your Password Really Safe? Here’s How Hackers Crack It in Seconds – m.dailyhunt.in
However, despite increasing awareness about cybersecurity, many users still rely on weak and predictable passwords, making them easy targets for hackers.
Why I Stopped Using Chrome’s Built-in Password Manager – digitbin.com
Chrome’s password manager is a structural gamble?
The M127 incident was not a freak accident. It exposed something I had not fully thought through. Chrome’s password manager is not a standalone product. It is a feature wired into a browser and tied to a Google account sync cycle.