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Passkeys are here, and they’re changing logins forever
Ever heard of “passkeys”? They’re a simple way to log in securely without a password. Keep reading to learn how passkeys work as a login method and why they improve your online security.
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Password
Cybersecurity
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How hackers steal passwords - and ways you can protect yours
From sophisticated programs to simple guesswork, there are many ways hackers steal passwords. No matter how your password lands in the hands of a cybercriminal, a hacked email account can be a real headache with often unforeseen consequences. Discover how to protect yourself from the most common methods of password theft.
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Password
Phishing
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New: Password check by mail.com
“Strong enough or not strong enough?” When it comes to your password, that is indeed the question! And now with a free and secure password check in your email account, you can find out in a matter of seconds.
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Features
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History of passwords: Where does the password come from?
Ever wondered when people started using passwords? Discover the history of passwords – who invented passwords, where the notion of a secure digital password comes from, and what the future of passwords looks like.
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Password
Security
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Strong password standards in 2024: Changes and best practices
Did you know that your formerly strong password may no longer be secure? Sad, but true – because cybercriminals are able to break previously hard-to-crack passwords with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) as well as hacking systems and programs that are growing ever more effective and efficient.
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Password
Cybersecurity
Security
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What is a brute force attack? Meaning, protection & prevention
You have probably heard about the importance of having long, complex passwords to protect you from “brute force attacks.” But what exactly does that mean – and is it as dangerous as it sounds? Today, our blog explains this hacking method and how a brute force attack can be prevented.
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Cybersecurity
Password
Security
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Types of two-factor authentication: Which 2FA is best?
Let’s face the facts: many of us are bad at passwords. We choose weak ones that are easy to guess, like "password 123," or we use the same password for multiple accounts. Even if we come up with strong, unique passwords for every online account, a password can still be stolen in a phishing scam. This is where 2FA can save the day.
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Security
Password
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What to do if you click on a phishing link
“Oh, no – I accidently clicked a phishing link! Does that mean I’ve been hacked? Does my phone have a virus now!?” If you’ve ever been tricked into opening a fraudulent link in a phishing email, a text message from a strange number, or a sketchy website, you’ve probably experienced this moment of alarm.
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Phishing
Security
Password
380
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How do I recover my mail.com password?
It is super-frustrating to forget a password. Especially to your email account: Suddenly you are cut off from all your important emails, and often your contacts, calendar and cloud as well. Today we’ll share everything you need to know about the password recovery process so you can get back into your mail.com account as quickly as possible.
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How-to
mail.com
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Are security questions secure? Not really – here’s why
When was the last time someone asked you the middle name of your oldest sibling? Probably not something that comes up in casual conversation – which made it a good option to use as a security question for a bank or online account. But you may have noticed that you have not had to provide such seemingly random information recently.
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Password
Phishing
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