Those of you with a stray Google account that you haven't used in a long time may see it given the heave-ho very soon. Back in May, Google announced an update to its inactivity policy aimed at ...

Google is changing how you log into your account, but don't worry - it'll make your life easier. This month, Google said it's making "passkeys" the default log-in option for Google accounts. That ...

Two-factor authentication is an essential security setting for any online accounts you have. It protects your accounts from falling into the wrong hands and prevents unauthorized access. But if you ...

Apple, Google, Microsoft and others designed passkeys to be as easy to use as passwords but much more secure. And they stop phishing attacks. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...