Dave Lieber I was confused. Kept seeing mention of a security “key” offered on some of my favorite websites—Microsoft, Google, YouTube and Facebook, to name a few. I wasn’t sure if I should use it.

Which security keys are best? A computer security key can help protect your online accounts. Safe online practices are the first line of defense against potential problems, but employing multi-factor ...

Enhance your Windows 11 security by using a USB security key. You can either buy a physical key like YubiKey or convert a regular USB drive into a security key using software like USB Raptor. This ...

Yes, the technology underlying passkeys is confusing. Here's a plain-English guide that can help you ditch passwords today.

Face it: Your personal and business data is under threat 24/7 -- and protecting those digital assets while you shop, bank, and play online remains job one. Here's the good news: More security-focused ...

Passwords are a woefully insecure—and frustrating—authentication technology, but after decades of digital use, they’re ubiquitous. Recently, though, the global tech industry has been working to ...

For many of us, securing our computers is the utmost priority. You don’t want your data to get compromised or prevent unauthorized PC access. To help you do this, Windows offers you several features.

Everyone knows what a password is. But we can’t say the same for two-factor authentication or passkeys, which is a shame because these two security features dramatically boost the safety of your ...

As a freelance personal finance writer since 2008, Jason has contributed to over 100 outlets including Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek, Time, U.S. News, Money.com and NerdWallet. As an industry leader, ...

Accessing a Windows 11 PC is so easy for anyone with a PIN. It might put your data at risk if your PC is prone to unauthorized access. Changing the PIN or password regularly is one option to prevent ...