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Short, practical posts on what is actually changing in account security — new attacks, new defences, and what to do this week.
Security Questions Security: Why They Fail and What to Use
Security questions security is broken by design. NIST banned them in 2017. Here is why they fail, how attackers exploit them, and what works instead.
Password Expiration Policy: Why 90 Days Is Wrong
NIST retired the 90-day password expiration policy in 2017. Here is what current guidance recommends instead, and the four controls that actually work
What a Leaked Password Actually Costs You
A leaked password can cascade into account takeovers, fraud charges, and weeks of dispute work. Here is the real cost breakdown and the fix order.
Is SMS 2FA Safe? What Texts Can and Cannot Stop
Is SMS 2FA safe? It blocks most automated attacks but fails against SIM swapping and phishing relay. Here is where it breaks down and what to use inst
How to Store Recovery Codes and Avoid Lockouts
Learn where to store recovery codes and never get locked out of your accounts. Two-copy method, best storage options, and what to do after using a cod
Password Spraying Attack: How It Beats Lockout Policies
A password spraying attack tries one common password across thousands of accounts to evade lockout policies. Here's how it works and how to stop it.
Save Passwords in Browser: Safe or Risky?
Saving passwords in your browser is convenient—but is it actually safe? We break down how browser password storage works and where it fails.
Credential Stuffing: Why Password Reuse Is the Whole Attack
Credential stuffing uses breached passwords from one site to silently break into others. Learn exactly how the attack works and the concrete steps to
12 Character Password: The Rule, Its Origins, and Its Limits
The 12 character password rule isn't in any official standard. Learn where it came from, when it fails, and what length actually protects you.