Most people use predictable PINs that thieves try first. Find out which codes to avoid and what you should use to better protect your phone.

Want to keep your phone secure? Avoid using this common PIN code — here’s why it’s risky and what to choose instead.

While I can’t say I’ve ever forgotten the password or PIN for my phone, I totally get how it’s possible.

This code is no mere PIN, but a genuine password complete with upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.

Video There's nothing particularly difficult about cracking a smartphone's four-digit PIN code. All it takes is a pair of thumbs and enough persistence to try all 10,000 combinations. But hackers ...