passwords

As we have seen in the previous post, using three authentication factors is quite safe. Unfortunately online services can't afford these technologies. Passphrases are a solution that preserves security without the need of

Nowadays many online services use additional factors to get rid of the lack of security that password represent (no pun intended). These are all the three factors: something you know (usually a password)

We've seen that password managers may be useful but have their drawbacks. Another way to avoid remembering tons of passwords is to have a generator algorithm. This is supposed to combine a master

In the previous part, I've told you that secure password are really complicated and not easy to remember. This is where password managers come in handy. You only need to remember one strong

In the past, I've written about various ways your passwords can be stolen or guessed in the series called 3 Ways To Open A Lock (part 1, part 2 and part 3). I've

This is the third and last part of a series (first post, second post). Simply Asking For The Key Although in the real life it's unlikely that a thief asks you for the

In the previous post, I've talked about guessing your password. Now I'm gonna cover another case. Stealing Your Key Now you have a super secure password and you feel calm and safe, right?

If someone wants to open your lock, he has three ways: use lockpicking tools; steal your key; ask you for the key. But, you may say, what does this has to do with