Consider increasing your security by switching over to a 6-digit PIN on your phone or computer. Most platforms already default to 6-digit PINs, but if you're using a less secure 4-digit variant, I ...

A weak or predictable PIN can serve as an open door for cybercriminals, which is why you need to have a strong and individual ...

iOS 9 did change things and make 6-digit PIN codes the default, but it seems there are a lot of people out there still using 4-digit PINs.

Guess how long it would take a computer to brute-force an 8-number password. The answer: instantly. That's according to Hive Systems' Password Table, which shows how shockingly quick passwords of ...

Choosing a phone PIN code that's easy to remember might be a time-saver. It's also a potential security risk. If your phone or another device is lost or stolen, an easily-guessed PIN code makes it ...

There are 10,000 four-digit combinations that can be formed using the numbers 0-9, however many use the same ones. DataGenetics says thieves can correctly guess more than 25 percent of PIN codes ...

A 4-digit iPhone passcode is about as insecure as it gets, and this black box can figure yours out in just a few days. So it's time to consider better security.