As tempting as it might be, avoid using 0000 as your four-digit PIN code. Same goes for 1010, 1111, 1122, and 1212, which comprises the top five worst PIN codes, according to a list compiled by ...

Smart locks from brands like Kwikset can go wrong, but there's thankfully a way of resetting them back to factory settings ...

A weak or predictable PIN can serve as an open door for cybercriminals, which is why you need to have a strong and individual ...

In an age of advanced security measures—Face ID, biometric scans, and multi-factor authentication—it's surprising that ATMs still rely on a simple 4-digit PIN. The 4-digit PIN traces its roots back to ...

Guess how long it would take a computer to brute-force an 8-number password. The answer: instantly. That's according to Hive Systems' Password Table, which shows how shockingly quick passwords of ...

The strength of Apple’s revised encryption scheme in iOS 8 hinges on users choosing a strong passcode or password, which they rarely do, according to a Princeton University fellow. Apple beefed up the ...

PLU codes are small number labels found on fruits and vegetables that help identify how they were grown—whether conventionally, organically, or genetically modified. These codes make checkout easier ...

Emma Neesha is a forgetful sort, and she has just locked herself out of her house with her keys still inside. Not to worry, she installed keypads on both her house and car for such occasions.