The release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files exposed multiple weak and seemingly valid passwords for his personal accounts.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. A new hacking tool is proving popular with password hackers ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, May 25, 2025: This story, originally published May 23, ...

Learn essential account security tips to protect your accounts from hacking and prevent hacking with simple, practical steps anyone can follow online.

Gmail users have been warned that a notorious group of hackers is targeting account holders after gaining access to a huge database. The Google attack originated from a breach of Salesforce's cloud ...

Google has issued a critical warning to billions of Gmail users worldwide, alerting them to a significant password hack threat. This incident underscores the growing vulnerabilities in digital ...

In today’s digital world, people manage numerous online accounts, from email and social media to banking and shopping platforms. To make life easier, many reuse the same password across multiple ...

If your data is compromised, weak passwords can have serious consequences like identity theft. Last year's number of reported data breaches set a new record-- not to mention the T-Mobile hack in 2021 ...