Inverse

Your four-digit PIN is probably just as secure as a longer one

There's no reason to believe a six-digit PIN is substantially more secure than a four-digit PIN, according to a research paper on mobile phone passcodes. The reason? When asked to choose longer PINs, ...
NBC Chicago

These are the 50 most common four-digit PINs leaked on the dark web—make sure none of them are yours

Choosing a phone PIN code that's easy to remember might be a time-saver. It's also a potential security risk. If your phone or another device is lost or stolen, an easily-guessed PIN code makes it ...
MUO on MSN

Your strong passwords mean nothing if your phone PIN is four digits

Smartphones contain sensitive data, and that's why they are safeguarded with thoughtful security measures. Many flagship ...
EurekAlert!

How secure are four and six-digit mobile phone PINs?

A German-American team of IT security researchers has investigated how users choose the PIN for their mobile phones and how they can be convinced to use a more secure number combination. They found ...
Business Insider

Apple made a simple change in iOS 9 that will make your iPhone a lot safer

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Apple rolled out its new iOS 9 operating system Wednesday and with ...