Milikowski never studied 6-digit numbers, but at the end of our conversation, she hypothesizes that, deliberately or no, 2FA codes do include elements that improve their memorability.

Many WhatsApp “hackings” involve attackers simply taking over an account after a victim mistakenly sent them the 6-digit verification code.

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 final eight-digit code revealed from noting all the three camouflaged codes unlocks the Executive Suite. Players can obtain a random gun from the pile present on the table inside the room.

Those with turnover of up to ₹5 crore in the preceding financial year would be required to mandatorily furnish four-digit HSN code on B2B invoices.

The first change is easier to explain. It’s up to 100 times harder to crack a truly random six-digit code (that is, not a pattern like “111111” or “123456”) than the same four-digit code.

According to Johns Hopkins Information Security Institute cryptographer Matthew Green, cracking the old four-digit pass code can be done in around 6.5 minutes (the longest it takes is 13 minutes).

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the new sex-digit access code-based activation system for the students. Scroll down for more details.

All WhatsApp users placed on red alert as terrifying scam makes a comeback If you get a WhatsApp message from one of your friends and they suddenly ask you to forward a six-digit code, beware.