Even the best passwords are no match for social engineering
BY JACK MORSE From Mashable Why go to all the trouble of breaking into an online account when you can just ask for the keys? While security experts released new password recommendations this summer, legions of hackers long ago realized…
The evolution of the password — and why it’s still far from safe
By Rebecca Hiscott From Mashable Just a decade ago, password theft seemed the province of poorly protected Hotmail accounts and AIM screen names. These days, virtually every company with access to our personal data, from Target to The New York…
