As we all know, passwords alone - even strong ones - don’t offer adequate protection. More and more services offer “two-step account verification” to increase security. What exactly is it, where can
you use it, and how?
Published 17.01.2014
If you’re an intensive Google user, you will know that a single username and password give access to all Google services. Since this constitutes a potential security threat, it’s best to secure your
account in two “layers”. How?
Published 06.01.2012
Almost all major online services now optionally offer a “2-step account verification”, which means that a password alone is no longer enough for logging in. How exactly does this work on your
computer, smartphone or tablet?
Published 13.10.2016
Professionals and companies are increasingly storing their files and other data in the cloud, for instance via Dropbox. If you don’t fully trust the security of this cloud service, how can you give
your data extra protection?
Published 21.09.2015
If you want to use a Microsoft product or service, you’re required to have an online Windows account in most cases. How do you best protect this crucial account?
Published 28.02.2014
The following situation may sound familiar: you suddenly start receiving strange messages from a Twitter follower or, worse, your own Twitter account starts acting oddly. What can you do if one of
your social network accounts is hacked?
Published 19.12.2013
The Heartbleed attack has shown that everyone runs the risk of losing their password. What are signals to look out for that someone may have hacked your password?
Published 12.06.2014
The rule is simple: always use complex passwords and use a different one on every site that requires you to register. But how do you store all these passwords safely? A password manager offers the
solution. Which should you choose?
Published 17.10.2012
If you want to use a web service or cloud tool these days, you will generally be asked to log in with a username and password. How do make this procedure as safe as possible?
Published 03.09.2018
The Keychain feature has long been part of iOS and macOS. However, the new iOS 12 comes with some extra features to manage your passwords. What are they?
Published 07.12.2018