Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. With just a few dollars, a little time, and a smart ...

Whenever you buy used computers there is a risk that they come with unpleasant surprises that are not of the insect variant. From Apple hardware that is iCloud-locked with the original owner MIA ...

After months of dropping hints about a password-sharing crackdown, Max will begin “messaging” suspected streaming freeloaders starting next week. “We will kick off literally in about a week,” Warner ...

Concerns about the vulnerabilities of passwords are not new, and there have been recent moves to pivot to other secure alternatives, such as passkeys. A recent report has further highlighted that need ...

New analysis shows that stronger hardware - including systems powering AI - is slashing the time needed to crack passwords, putting millions at greater risk. RICHMOND, Va., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ ...

Active Directory is still how most organizations manage user identities, making it a frequent focus during attacks. What’s changed isn’t the target, but how much faster and more effective these ...

HBO Max is about to make it a lot harder for people to share their accounts with family and friends. The streaming service is joining the ranks of Netflix, Disney+, and other platforms by cracking ...

Say goodbye to your best friend's neighbor's great aunt's Disney+ account. Disney CEO Bob Iger said in an interview with CNBC that the streamer is cracking down on password sharing worldwide this ...

Following in the footsteps of Netflix, HBO Max will begin cracking down on password sharing beginning next month. A report from Deadline relays that JB Perrette, who heads up the streaming division at ...

Unciphered, a cryptocurrency password-cracking company hailed for its innovative approach, is facing internal upheaval following revelations that one of its secret co-founders, Morgan Marquis-Boire, ...