In 2025, employees are still using weak passwords. Instead of forcing an impossible change, security leaders are working ...

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Linux offers many classic commands, but some are already outdated, insecure, or are now inefficient. We show you which commands you can leave behind and which you can switch to instead.

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Business leaders face a paradox: every extra security measure can slow down the very experience customers expect to be ...

The password habits of 18-year-olds are similar to those of 80-year-olds, according to new research from NordVPN.

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Canonical extends Ubuntu LTS security and support to 15 years via the Legacy add-on for Ubuntu Pro. Coverage starts with ...