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Why Your Password Is Less Safe Than Ever

Advances in cracking technology and reuse of passwords leaves users vulnerable

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 21, 2012 2:37 PM CDT

(Newser) – Once upon a time, hackers tried to guess passwords using a list of words cobbled from a dictionary and fairly feeble computers. Back then, the one password you're using for all your sites was probably pretty safe. But that's not the case anymore,...   Read full story »

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