Enable 2FA on any account that supports it, especially those that have a good amount of your personal data, beyond your name and birthdate. App-based authenticators and hardware keys are more secure ...

While many scams today target people of all ages, older adults are often singled out or suffer the greatest financial harm.

Consumer Reports says the best time to protect your data is before it's stolen. For more advice on how to protect yourself online, visit ConsumerReports.org.

When your Android phone says it’s connected to Wi‑Fi but nothing loads, it’s usually not “mystical.” In most cases, your phone is connected to the router, but something prevents it from reaching the ...

Consumer Reports says there are some easy steps you can take right now to help keep your information from being stolen online.

Wireless technologies and the internet have forever changed the way people interact with one another and complete day-to-day ...

Passwords are a pain. But with a password manager like 1Password, you can protect all your online accounts with strong, unique passwords. And then, sign in to any website or apps with a single click.

That changed last year when Apple completely revamped things with a dedicated Passwords app. This matched paid third-party apps in terms of both functionality and friendliness, prompting me to make ...

Two-factor authentication (2FA) prevents hackers from gaining access to your accounts even if they have your password. Here ...