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What is a Password Manager and Why You Need One

If you use the internet, you probably have more passwords than you can remember. You might be reusing the same password on ...

It's nearly 2026 and most people still use '123456' as a password

The latest shame-inducing most-common-passwords report comes from tech research and review site Comparitech. Using information leaked on data breach forums in 2025, its researchers aggregated more ...

Nuclear codes, voicemail hacks and businesses going bust. These are some of the biggest password blunders

A 2014 security report resurfaced this week showing that the password for the server managing the CCTV network at the Louvre was simply “LOUVRE.” Here are some examples of technological mishaps and ...
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It’s nearly 2026 and people still use 123456 as a password

As we edge closer to 2026, it’s startling to realize that ‘123456’ remains the most popular password choice for many people, highlighting a glaring vulnerability in our online security habits. This ...

Windows 11 finally lets you use Passkeys through your own password manager

Windows 11 just opened up its passkey system to third-party managers like 1Password and Bitwarden. The update lets you create ...