When do you need a proxy, and when would a VPN be a better option? We describe both systems and provide real-world use cases to help you decide which is best for your home or office.

Abstract: User authentication using simple gestures is now common in portable devices. In this work, authentication with free-form sketches is studied. Verification systems using dynamic time warping ...

IAM is becoming the essential first line of defence against cyberattacks targeting identities. By Sidra Mobeen.

Want to setup a security system that doesn't depend on Wi-Fi for internet access? CNET's security experts have you covered.

Massive password leak reveals cybersecurity flaws. Learn how to protect your accounts with strong passwords, two-factor authentication and data removal services.

Password managers keep powerful passwords for all your accounts stored in a “vault” that you can access with a single master ...

The file was unencrypted. No password protection. No security. Just a plain text file with millions of sensitive pieces of ...

Having spent nearly a decade testing VPNs, there’s one thing that was crystal clear to me from the outset that remains true ...

Even if you take these precautions, password managers have been in data breaches. But they're still the best option we have. Here are some free options: Google Chrome offers a free password manager ...

Heard of polymorphic browser extensions yet? These savage impostors threaten the very future of credential management. Here's ...

But instead of writing them down on a piece of paper, storing them on your phone, or memorizing some too-easy passwords, you should talk to your partner about using a password manager.

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 ...