New estimates from a security researcher suggest GrayKey, a digital forensics tool in active use by U.S. law enforcement agencies, is capable of cracking Apple's standard six-digit iPhone passcode in ...

Apple's iPhones have long been protected by numeric passcodes, giving iOS users a way to protect keep their devices safe from hackers and prying eyes. Over the years, passcodes have been supplemented ...

While modern iPhones come with a selection of either Face ID or Touch ID as the main way to unlock the device, underneath both there’s always a passcode that acts as a fallback option should the ...

It is not possible to directly access the passcode on an iPhone. If you have forgotten the passcode for your phone, then you will need to use iTunes to factory restore your phone so you can reset the ...

It’s time to stop using that useless six-digit passcode on your iPhone. Now that cops around the United States are going crazy for the GrayKey, a little box that can crack your iPhone’s passcode in ...

When I updated iOS on my iPhone, I was forced to choose a six-digit passcode instead of a four-digit one. Is there any way to go back? As part of its drive to increase security on Apple devices, the ...

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin watches can lock with a passcode, but this feature isn't on by default. Read on to find out how to turn this feature on, so you can lock your ...

Did you know that you could create and use a QR code to better facilitate using stronger security on your wireless network? A QR code is not in and of itself more secure than manually typing in a ...