Kim Key

Senior Security Analyst

I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps and ad-blocking software. I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals about staying safe on the internet. Before joining PCMag, I wrote about tech and video games for CNN, Fanbyte, Mashable, The New York Times, and TechRadar. I also worked at CNN International, where I did field producing and reporting on sports that are popular with worldwide audiences.

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Norton Password Manager

Bare-bones password management
2 hours, 53 minutes By Kim Key
Google Authenticator

A simple solution for securing your online accounts
1 week By Kim Key
Authy

Multiple data breaches over a short time sour our impressions of an otherwise great app
1 week, 1 day By Kim Key
2FAS

An excellent open-source, easy-to-use authenticator app and browser extension
1 week, 1 day By Kim Key
The Best Authenticator Apps for 2024
Stay protected with the best multi-factor authentication apps we've tested.
2 weeks By Michael Muchmore, Kim Key
LogMeOnce

Free and premium password management with a wide range of security options
2 weeks, 4 days By Kim Key
The Best Hardware Security Keys for 2024
Protecting your online accounts from being taken over by bad guys is critical, and a hardware security key is one of the best defenses. These are the best security keys for keeping your information private.
3 weeks, 2 days By Kim Key
Don’t Get Caught! How to Spot Email and SMS Phishing Scams
Phone and email scammers are running rampant. We analyze some real-life phishing lures and tell you how to stop scammers in their tracks.
3 weeks, 5 days By Kim Key
Travel Warning: Look Out for AI Booking Scams
Beware when booking your next getaway! Generative AI is helping scammers prey on distracted online customers. We explain what to look for and how to stay protected.
3 weeks, 6 days By Kim Key
How to Hide Your Home From Google Street View
It's easy to keep your living situation away from prying eyes—but consider the consequences of masking your property, too.
4 weeks By Kim Key
Thetis FIDO2 Fingerprint Key

An inexpensive biometric key with some unfortunate limitations
1 month By Kim Key
Nitrokey 3C NFC

An open-source hardware security key for authenticating online accounts
1 month By Kim Key
The Scariest Hacks, Bugs, and Scams We Saw at Black Hat 2024
AI, terrifying vulnerabilities, and privacy worries abound at the annual cybersecurity conference.
1 month, 2 weeks By Neil J. Rubenking, Kim Key
Meet the Criminals Behind Southeast Asia's Lucrative Online Gambling Websites
At Black Hat, researchers reveal a network of scammers who force people to work for sketchy gambling sites and evade detection through a sophisticated tech suite.
1 month, 2 weeks By Kim Key
70% AI? Adobe Talks Verifying Content in the Age of Deepfakes
At Black Hat, Adobe outlines how to quickly identify altered media with tools that function like nutrition labels for digital content.
1 month, 2 weeks By Kim Key
Just the Hacks: How Journalists Work With Hackers to Break News
Hackers reach out to reporters to let them know about their latest conquests, but it's a delicate balance between informing the public and giving bad actors a platform.
1 month, 2 weeks By Kim Key
US Cybersecurity Chief: Don't Get Your Election Info From Influencers
At Black Hat, Jen Easterly, director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, urges voters to be discerning and get election information from local, state, and federal officials.
1 month, 2 weeks By Kim Key
The Best Business VPNs for 2024
With an at-home workforce, a VPN can be a useful tool for protecting employee traffic and company data. These are the top VPNs we've tested for businesses in 2024.
1 month, 2 weeks By Chris Stobing, Kim Key
The Best Password Managers for 2024
Stop using the same password everywhere. The top password managers we've tested create a unique and strong password for each of your online accounts and alert you to potential data leaks.
1 month, 2 weeks By Kim Key
Hacking All the Things: What We Expect at Black Hat 2024
Every year security researchers and hackers brave the Las Vegas heat to participate in the Black Hat security conference. What mysteries will they unveil this time? We have some guesses.
1 month, 3 weeks By Neil J. Rubenking, Kim Key

Kim Key

Senior Security Analyst

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