Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This surprise Instagram message could signal an attack attempt ...

UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2026, 2:04 p.m. EST We have updated this story, initially published on January 10, to include a statement from Instagram responding to concerns about password reset scams, saying that ...

Seems a lot of people got password reset requests from Instagram over the last few days, including several Verge staffers and members of their family. The email might look legit. It might even have ...

Password managers store your usernames, passwords and email addresses and protect them from unauthorized access. Beyond helping to generate strong passwords and sync them across all your devices, the ...

If you’re currently having trouble logging in to Windows 11 with your password, it’s not your fault. Microsoft has confirmed that the KB5064081 update from August 2025 may cause Windows 11 to hide the ...

From Jack Dorsey to Gen Alpha, everyone seemingly wants to go back to the internet of a decade ago. But is it possible to reverse AI slop and brain rot? Which implies, of course, that memes lack ...

Password is one of the sign-in methods for your Microsoft account. If you forget your password, you can use alternative methods to sign in or reset your account password. Some users attempted to reset ...

If your internet keeps lagging, buffering or dropping out, one of the quickest fixes is restarting your router. Restarting your router is one of the quickest ways to restore Wi-Fi speed and stability ...

Apple's new iPhone 17 has a bigger screen than its predecessor at 6.3 inches, while the iPhone 17 Pro and ‌‌iPhone 17 Pro‌‌ Max come in the same sizes as 2024's equivalents. Meanwhile, the all-new ...

Update, August 2, 2025: This story, originally published on July 31, has been updated with the latest news concerning the Scattered Spider involvement, or not, in recent ransomware attacks, as well as ...

Best for: General users who want a safe, all-in-one GUI tool. EaseUS Partition Master isn’t just for disk management—it includes a password reset utility that works through a bootable USB or CD. Once ...