Professor of computer and information technology at Purdue University Mustafa Abdallah shares his do's and don'ts for creating strong passwords to prevent cybersecurity threats.

Cybersecurity experts say strong passwords should have at least 14 characters, upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

According to the Hive Systems Password Table, the more your password has, the longer it takes for a hacker to figure it out.

Some tips for creating strong passwords and managing account passwords securely. Choosing a password for your personal accounts is similar to choosing a lock to store your treasure. If the lock is ...

Password hashing is the process of converting a plain-text password into a fixed-length string of characters (called a hash) using a one-way cryptographic algorithm .

Long, complex passwords with bcrypt take 27,154 years to crack, but reused or breached credentials remain a top vulnerability.

Passwords are both the bane and the backbone of your online life. Facial recognition and fingerprint scanners have brought us closer to a password-less future, but we’re not there yet. Most ...

What is password hashing, how does it work, and why is it important? These and other questions answered – with extra tips and information on how to secure your passwords.

Passwords are both the bane and the backbone of your online life. Facial recognition and fingerprint scanners have brought us closer to a passwordless future, but we’re not there yet. Most ...

NIST’s new password guidelines will help you pick passwords that are stronger—yet also simpler to manage.

Do you trust the passwords created by third-party software to be truly random and safe? Here's how to build your own random generator for uncrackable passwords.