Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This surprise Instagram message could signal an attack attempt ...

We all forget a password once in a while. It’s really just a fact of life at this point, but things are a little different when you forget crucial login info for your go-to computer. And if you’ve ...

Entering the wrong password too many times can leave you locked out of your Steam account. That’s the last thing any gaming enthusiast would want. There’s good news, however. It’s not hard to reset ...

A password manager is a good start, not a security plan. If you’re skipping these steps, you’re still exposed. Here’s how to ...

Update, March 13, 2025: This story, originally published March 12, has been updated with a statement from 1Password’s chief technology officer regarding the ongoing master password and secret key ...

Apple users can change their Apple ID passwords on many different devices. If users need to recover their Apple ID account, they must submit an account recovery request. Paired with the importance of ...

I’ve set up multiple password managers, as part of my testing and reviews for PCWorld. And every time, I always take a moment right after creating an account to do one very, very important thing: ...

If Command Prompt says Password is incorrect in Recovery or Repair Mode in Windows 11/10, follow these solutions to resolve the issue.

Few things are as annoying as forgetting your login information. And fewer things are as disconcerting as suspecting your account may have been hacked. Thankfully, the steps for changing or resetting ...

Apple Notes allows you to secure your notes with a password or biometrics to prevent unauthorized access. As such, you need to either enter your password or authenticate yourself with Touch ID/Face ID ...

If you’re not sure which EA email is linked, do Fix 3 first to avoid resetting the wrong account. If the EA app is reusing ...

Forgetting your Mac login password can be a frustrating experience, but Apple provides reliable solutions to help you regain access. This guide outlines two primary methods: using your Apple ID and ...