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 ...

Instagram users had a scare over the weekend after many users were sent mysterious password reset emails that seemed to come directly from Instagram. Some users thought this might be a phishing email, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Outlook is one of the best yet secure email providers. You can use Outlook via the web, desktop client, Outlook (new) app or its Mobile app. You can use Outlook apps to manage Microsoft email accounts ...

You're checking your inbox or scrolling through your phone when something catches your attention. It's a message about a password reset, but you never asked for one ...

In Linux, regular users and superusers are allowed to access services via password authentication. In the case a regular user can’t remember their password, a superuser can reset the password of a ...

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 ...

Apple does just about everything for you, including setting up a password manager. But what if you want to choose your own? We show you how. I've been writing about software and hardware for PCMag for ...

Forgetting your iPad passcode can be a hassle. You could easily get locked out of it because there’s also a limit to how many times you can enter a different four- and six-digit combo. Once you hit ...