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Always secure your devices with a password, personal identification number –- PIN -- or biometric lock to protect your data. If your school allows it, register your devices with campus police so they ...

Passwords remain the go-to authentication tool in everyday life, says CISPA researcher Alexander Ponticello. At the same time, passwords are often a security weak spot: too short, too simple, and ...

Explore passkeys for mobile devices: what they are, how they work, their security advantages, and implementation strategies for developers.