This question was answered on July 1, 2011. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting. I understand why you say that I should use complex passwords that are different for ...

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If you’ve been using the same password for years — or worse, the same one across all your accounts — World Password Day can be your opportunity to change that. Hackers and scammers perpetually try to ...

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Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Thursday is World Password Day. Yes, it’s a made-up holiday launched by companies in the tech industry, but it does serve as ...

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