Learn essential account security tips to protect your accounts from hacking and prevent hacking with simple, practical steps anyone can follow online.

In a digital world where almost every aspect of our lives is online, safeguarding our personal accounts has never been more important. We log into sites such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a crucial directive for all current beneficiaries: update your account to avoid potential closures and payment suspensions. This initiative is part ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, Dec. 04, 2024: This story, originally published Dec.

Update, May 19, 2025: This story, originally published May 18, has been updated with even more advice on securing your Gmail account against the continuing efforts of threat actors to take control of ...

Your Google account is more than just an email login. It stores years of personal data, including photos, documents, location history, search behavior, and access to third-party apps, making Google ...

WhatsApp has rolled out a new security feature for its billions of users to help protect them from cyberattacks. The newly introduced feature is called “Strict Account Settings”, which activates a ...