What's a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure.

WhatsApp is launching a new beta version for Android users to use the new security feature; a 6-digit code to log into WhatsApp on different devices.

6-digit PINs are far more secure than their 4-digit counterparts - here's how and why to make the switch on both mobile and on PC.

New estimates from a security researcher suggest GrayKey, a digital forensics tool in active use by U.S. law enforcement agencies, is capable of cracking Apple's standard six-digit iPhone passcode ...

Simply using a 6-digit PIN instead of a 4-digit one increases the number of possible combinations from 10,000 to 1,000,000. It's a good idea to apply the same logic not just to your phone, but to ...

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 ...