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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Since at least 2020, viral videos have claimed that Walmart customers could save money with a hidden set of numbers. TikTok videos claimed that a four-digit code found above the Walmart front entrance ...

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 ...

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.