Passwords have long been the first line of defense for protecting online accounts. However, they are no longer enough on ...

Most people assume that turning on two-factor authentication is enough to protect their accounts. It’s a big improvement. But it’s not enough. If someone can take control of your phone number, trick ...

I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps, and ad-blocking software. I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals ...

Google has been offering support for two-step verification for years, but now there's another option for proving you are who you say you are. You can now use a physical USB device plugged into your ...

A hand, holding a USB flash drive, with a laptop in the background. - Sergeyklopotov/Getty Images One of the best uses for your PC's empty USB ports is housing a USB security key. What this does is ...

Swissbit introduces iShield Key Pro with USB-C Swissbit is expanding its portfolio of hardware-based security keys with the new iShield Key Pro featuring a USB-C interface. The iShield Key Pro is much ...