Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Having trouble coming up with good passwords? Don't rely on AI. Here's why.

Have you ever asked an AI for a password? When you do, it quickly generates one, telling you confidently that the output is strong. In reality, it's anything but, according to research shared ...

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After testing LastPass and RoboForm, I'm breaking them down by price, features, ease of use, and more, so you can see which password manager works best for you.

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I'm a bit of a broken record when it comes to personal security on the internet: Make strong passwords for each account; never reuse any passwords; and sign up for two-factor authentication whenever ...

Storm-2561 uses SEO poisoning to push fake VPN downloads that install signed trojans and steal VPN credentials. Active since 2025, Storm-2561 mimics trusted brands and abuses legitimate services. This ...

Every reused or weak password puts you at risk. I'm here to show you how to keep your accounts safe from hackers, phishing, and identity theft by using a password manager. I review privacy tools like ...