Attackers can exploit two newly discovered local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerabilities to gain root privileges on systems running major Linux distributions. The first flaw (tracked as ...

In Linux, regular users and superusers are allowed to access services via password authentication. In the case a regular user can’t remember their password, a superuser can reset the password of a ...

Blanking on the password for your Windows PC? Here's how to change it whether you use a Microsoft Account or a local account. Lance is an experienced writer who tries to unravel the mysteries of ...

If you never set, forgot, or change your MySQL password, you're in luck. This article walks you through these steps, so you'll never be at a loss for that database root user password. TechRepublic Get ...

In an era where online security is more crucial than ever, regularly updating your Facebook password is a vital step in protecting your digital identity. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to change ...

Amazon performs a basic 2FA step before it lets you change your old password. Depending on your account settings, it sends a text message (SMS) or an email, so keep your phone around when changing ...

You can't be too careful on today's internet, and routinely updating the passwords for your most visited sites is a great way to keep your personal information safe ...

The recent fiasco regarding random Apple ID resets is a nightmare for users. Some reported that it had become frustrating enough that they couldn't do anything to solve the issue. What's worse, Apple ...

If you're minding your business on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and all of a sudden are spammed by pop-ups requesting that you reset your Apple ID password, you would understandably be a bit freaked out ...

The GUI method suits best for new users and beginners. Generally, different Linux distributions have different styles of GUIs, but most of them share some common methods to change the password for a ...