How to change your Windows PIN for better security

Windows PINs are a secure and convenient way to log into your device. They are particularly useful for Microsoft accounts, as ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: Security keys may prompt for PIN after recent updates

Microsoft warned users on Tuesday that FIDO2 security keys may prompt them to enter a PIN when signing in after installing Windows updates released since the September 2025 preview update. This ...
Forbes

New iPhone And Android Warning — Do Not Use These PIN Numbers

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, May 20, 2025: This story, originally published May 19, ...
Forbes

Change Your PIN Code Now If It’s On This List

Update, May 26, 2025: This story, originally published May 24, has been updated with a brief history of PIN codes, information regarding the most secure codes you can use and why 8068 really isn’t the ...
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Setting Up A PIN? Security Experts Warn To Avoid These 4-Digit Codes At All Costs

As tempting as it might be, avoid using 0000 as your four-digit PIN code. Same goes for 1010, 1111, 1122, and 1212, which comprises the top five worst PIN codes, according to a list compiled by ...