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Facepalm: As we continue waiting for it to find a cure for cancer, it seems there's something else that AI isn't very good at: generating passwords. New research suggests that asking large language ...

The era of AI has not been particularly great for cybersecurity. We know that vibe-coded websites and apps have been a hotbed of security flaws that leave the platforms vulnerable to attacks. It turns ...

Abstract: Password has become the mainstream method of authentication today. To improve password security, researchers evaluate the strength of target password datasets through early brute-force ...

For years, I've been told the same thing: Make your passwords longer. Add more characters, throw in symbols, mix uppercase and lowercase letters and you'll be safer online. But as password attacks get ...

Online security is a constantly evolving topic, and protecting your passwords can be difficult, making password managers a must-have for those who are constantly online. These services are here to ...

Abstract: Continuously preventing weak password attacks is one of the most important initiatives to secure IoT systems. Password strength meters can guide users to create secure passwords, but in our ...

The most famous museum in the world used an incredibly insecure password to protect its video surveillance system. Here's how to learn from the Louvre’s mistakes and improve your own security. I ...

A 400-kilogram vending machine was dropped from a height of 45 meters to test the limits of the world’s strongest trampoline. The result was part science experiment, part viral spectacle, showcasing ...