In computer security, a login or logon refers to the credentials required to obtain access to a computer system or other restricted area. Logging in or on and signing in or on is the process by which individual access to a computer system is controlled by identifying and authenticating the user through the credentials presented by the user. Once a user has logged in, they can then log out or log off when access is no longer needed.
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How to see where you're logged in on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
You should always know what devices have access to your social media platforms. Here's how you can check -- and log out if ...
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PSA: Twitter finally ditches SMS for two-factor authentication
Twitter is finally allowing users to enroll for two-factor authentication (2FA) without requiring a phone number.
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Instagram now forces people to sign in to view public profiles
Instagram is now locking down its platform by preventing signed-out users from having unlimited access to public profiles. ...
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Windows users can now use Yubico's security keys to log in to their PCs
Swedish company Yubico has announced that its hardware security keys can now be used to login to a local Windows OS account. ...
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218M 'Words with Friends' players' data reportedly stolen in Zynga hack (Updated)
Popular social game developer Zynga has become the latest victim of a massive data breach impacting some 218 million Words ...
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Google study says people are still using old passwords after being compromised
A study released by Google has found that approximately 1.5 percent of all sign-ins used across the web involved credentials ...
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Don’t be an idiot — here’s how to store and remember all your passwords
We’ve produced a guide on how to securely store and remember all your passwords using password managers including LastPass ...
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Alternates to passwords: 11 ways to safeguard logins to websites or programs
We all have what feels like a million passwords to remember, and the constantly changing authentication process sometimes ...
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Apple's privacy-focused features risk trapping users in its walled garden
An update to the App Store Review Guidelines reveals that apps that use other companies' single sign-on features will be ...
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PSA: Your Android phone is now a security key for signing in to Google on iOS
Google has announced that it's now possible to log into your Google accounts from your iPhones and iPads using your Android ...
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How to use two-factor authentication on popular PC gaming platforms
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
