Tag: strong password

Is Face ID safe? How it compares to Touch ID and passcodes

Face ID is one of the most convenient authentication methods used in Apple devices, but is it safe? Let’s compare it with other popular security measures and find out. What is Face ID? Apple popularized Face ID technology, which appeared on the iPhone X in 2017. Since then, many other devices have adopted similar biometric…
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March 19, 2024 0

Main types of password attacks and vulnerabilities and how to prevent them

Password attacks are some of the most common ways cyberattackers can gain access to sensitive accounts and personal data. What makes password attacks in cybersecurity so troublesome to deal with is that all it takes is one weak link for malicious actors to gain access to sensitive data. Here’s what you need to be aware…
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February 6, 2024 0

Password entropy: Definition and formula

Password entropy measures password strength and tells you how well your passwords protect your accounts from hacking attempts. Learn all about password entropy, why it is important, and how you can calculate it. Contents What is password entropy? Why is password entropy important? How can you calculate password entropy? How many bits of entropy should…
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August 18, 2023 0