More and more websites allow you to sign in using your Facebook, Twitter or Google login. How does a “social login” work and what should you pay attention to when using it?
Published 28.10.2016
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
“Never share your password” is excellent advice. Still, you may sometimes have to share a password (temporarily) with a colleague, family member or friend. How do you do this safely?
Published 07.11.2014
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
A journalist of the renowned Wired magazine was hacked and all his data was deleted in a matter of minutes. And yet he used very strong passwords. How is this possible and how can you prevent this
from happening to you?
Published 17.10.2012
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
Many websites, web shops or apps let you log in using your Google or Facebook account without you having to register first. This is convenient, as you don’t have to remember yet another set of login
details. How does it work and is it safe?
Published 08.07.2014
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
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
Chrome’s password manager has been equipped with several new functions. How does it increase security without sacrificing ease of use? Or is it better to turn to a dedicated password manager?
Published 09.12.2019