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You’re checking your inbox or scrolling through your phone when something catches your attention. It’s a message about a password reset, but you never asked for ...

More than 184 million passwords may have been exposed in a massive data breach that experts are calling a “cybercriminal’s dream.” According to a new report by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler ...

Google’s databases got hacked, and now 2.5 billion Gmail users are at risk. Hackers from a group called ShinyHunters managed to get access to Google’s Salesforce database systems. 2.5 billion Gmail ...

Gmail, Facebook, and Apple passwords have been leaked in a massive breach, according to a new report. More than 30 databases have reportedly been stolen, with 16 billion passwords exposed. Some ...

'The Times of India' brings you 'Hack of the Day' — a new weekday-series of quick, practical solutions to everyday hassles. Each hack is designed to save you time, money or stress, using tools and ...

LastPass fined $1.6 million over insufficient security measures. Updated December 14 with details of how to check if any of your passwords have been compromised following news of 630 million stolen ...