In the summer of 2011, NFL linebacker Mike Vrabel announced his retirement from his 14-year career with the Steelers, ...

If your inbox suddenly shows an Instagram "Reset your password" email you never requested, you are not alone. A wave of unexpected reset messages is hitting people right now, and attackers are betting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This surprise Instagram message could signal an attack attempt ...

Logging in as the root user should never be done on Linux. Using the root account could lead to disaster. Sudo is the preferred method of gaining elevated privileges. When I first started using Linux ...

A new Gmail phishing scam impersonates Google IT support to gain account access. The scam involves fake password recovery emails and requests for security codes. Google advises against clicking links ...

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Forgetting your Mac login password can be a frustrating experience, but Apple provides reliable solutions to help you regain access. This guide outlines two primary methods: using your Apple ID and ...

If you never set, forgot, or change your MySQL password, you're in luck. This article walks you through these steps, so you'll never be at a loss for that database root user password. TechRepublic Get ...

A common adage among cybersecurity professionals is that when it comes to cyber-attacks, it’s not a matter of if but when. Despite this certainty, organizations are often caught off-guard when ...

Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) provides you access to a wide range of services that help you get the most out of your gaming consoles. It's with the PSN that you can download games from the ...

Enabling the root user on a Mac grants you the highest level of access to the system, allowing you to perform tasks that require deep system modifications. However, this powerful account is disabled ...

Life is unpredictable, and sometimes you might find yourself with a locked iPhone and no hope of recovery due to a lost password. Here's how to factory reset an iPhone without a password by using the ...