Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

I'm a bit of a broken record when it comes to personal security on the internet: Make strong passwords for each account; never reuse any passwords; and sign up for two-factor authentication whenever ...

Stop using the same login credentials everywhere. The top password managers we've tested create unique, strong passwords for each of your online accounts and alert you to potential data leaks. I ...

If you spend a lot of time around Harley-Davidson bikes, you'll notice a peculiarity among these American motorcycles. Each model has a code consisting of letters and numbers. However, these codes are ...

You should use a password manager. Data breaches now happen frequently, and that wealth of stolen info makes cracking passwords even easier. It’s not just the ...

LastPass Review: Features, Pricing, Security, and Who It’s Best For Your email has been sent Choosing the right password manager is an important step toward ...

Why you shouldn't ask AI to generate your passwords Have you ever asked an AI for a password? New research has found that all three major AI models - ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini - produce highly ...

Leaked API keys are nothing new, but the scale of the problem in front-end code has been largely a mystery - until now. Intruder’s research team built a new secrets detection method and scanned 5 ...

I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps, and ad-blocking software. I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals ...

Unlike some Android phones, iPhones don't have a dedicated notification LED that lights up when you get a call, text, or other alert. What iPhones do include is an optional Accessibility feature for ...