Learn how to create strong passwords that are secure yet memorable using passphrases, substitutions, site-specific tweaks, and password managers.

Harish Kumar asked if a brute force attack–which tries random text strings until one turns out to be your password—would work on major websites. “Will Facebook allow millions of failed attempts?” We ...

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Brute force encryption and password cracking are dangerous tools in the wrong hands. Here's what cybersecurity pros need to know to protect enterprises against brute ...