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Ask Leo: How do I choose a good password?
How do I choose a good password? By Leo Notenboom In the last couple of weeks, we’ve once again heard of a couple of major websites suffering from data breaches that have exposed information about...
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Techlicious: How Long Should My Password Be?
By Suzanne Kantra for Techlicious How Long Should My Password Be? The best way to lock something up digitally—whether it’s to keep out hackers or your kids—is to use a different, strong password for...
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How Predictable is Your Password By Melanie Gass ‘The Microsoft Princess’ Microsoft is working to ‘read your mind’ to help strengthen passwords.–PC Pitstop Password Hacking Telepathy I don’t know...
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Creating a Strong Password by Suzanne Kantra for Techlicious Why using one complex password is no longer enough protection.–PC Pitstop. When it came to protecting your private information, security...
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Challenging Conventional Password Wisdom By Leo Notenboom Leo questions the conventional wisdom of changing passwords periodically.–PC Pitstop. I read many articles (including some on Ask Leo!) that...
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A Five Step Program Staying secure in our current online environment is a continually pressing concern. There’s a balance between locking down your entire system for security and still being able to...
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Social Media Games Are A Password Clues Goldmine
Social Media Is Filled With Answers To Your Password Hints I know I’ve been seeing them, so I know you’re seeing them too. There are lots of games gracing the timelines of our social media accounts....
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Password Check
Photo by Matthew Brodeur on Unsplash When Did You Last Change Yours? It’s hard to believe that 2020 is past the half way point. No doubt this has been a tumultuous first half for many of us. Many...
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It’s That Time Again The last time we talked about passwords was July 22nd of this year. It’s exactly 90 days later, and that’s just about the recommended time to change your passwords again. While it...
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A Friendly Reminder I frequently mention on here that education is key to safety. You remember the 90s campaign, The More You Know. Well, that goes for everything. So what can we learn for...
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