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What the Tech: 4-digit passcodes you should avoid

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We all know we should have strong, unique passwords for everything, but what about those simple 4-digit PINs? It turns out, they might be even more vulnerable than you think ...
New York Post

These are the 10 most common 4-digit PIN numbers — are you at risk of a cyberattack?

This pin might make you an easy target. Many people have difficulty selecting and remembering a passcode, especially when it involves four-digit pins. But if you plan to default to something as easy ...
Computerworld

Four-digit passcodes are a weak point in iOS 8 data encryption

The strength of Apple’s revised encryption scheme in iOS 8 hinges on users choosing a strong passcode or password, which they rarely do, according to a Princeton University fellow. Apple beefed up the ...
BGR

How To Make A Secure iPhone Passcode That's Almost Impossible To Hack

The iPhone offers strong end-to-end encryption for all your data, and that's a great feature to have on the most important computer in your life. But that encryption is only as good as the PIN or ...
CSOonline

Four-digit passcodes remain a weak point in iOS 8 data encryption

The strength of Apple’s revised encryption scheme in iOS 8 hinges on users choosing a strong passcode or password, which they rarely do, according to a Princeton University fellow. Apple beefed up the ...