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Password strength check
How strong is your password? Check it here, right in your browser, against the NIST guidelines. What you type never leaves your device and is never stored.
Password managers explained
One strong password to remember, unique passwords everywhere else – and a quiet side effect that blocks phishing automatically.
Two-factor authentication: which method and where first
A second factor means a stolen password is not enough on its own. Not all methods are equal though – and the differences matter most exactly where your money …
Passkeys explained: signing in without a password
Passkeys replace the password: you sign in with your fingerprint, your face or your device PIN – phishing-proof and easier day to day. Here is how it works.
Digital legacy: sorting out access before it is needed
What happens to your accounts if something happens to you? Without preparation, the people close to you stand in front of locked doors. Here is how to sort out …
Choosing a master password: the one rule that counts
Your master password protects every other password you have – it is the skeleton key. Here is how to pick one that is strong and still memorable.
Your email is in a data breach – what now?
Your email address or password turned up in a data breach? Do not panic. This step-by-step plan gets you secure again in a few minutes.
Password managers for families: sharing without the sticky notes
A family plan protects everyone in the household, not just you – and finally makes sharing the Wi-Fi and streaming logins safe. What matters, and who needs …