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5 Ways Passwords and Other Data Can Be Stolen From Right Under Your Nose

If you lose your password to criminals, your entire existence can potentially be rewritten. Protect yourself.

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Dissecting the 25 Worst Passwords in the World [Weird & Wonderful Web]

There are many simple ways to create easy to remember, but difficult to break passwords. But not everyone gets it. As this list of the weakest passwords prove, it is a large tribe.

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How To Create A Safe Password That You Can Actually Remember

Passwords are a tricky beast. You want a password that you can remember, but you also want to make sure it's secure. How do you find the balance?

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4 Ways To Avoid Being Hacked Like A Celebrity

Leaked celebrity nudes in 2014 made headlines around the world. Make sure it doesn't happen to you with these tips.

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Why Usernames & Passwords Are A Thing Of The Past, And How To Cope With This

With every other hacked database and credit card scandal that occurs, it becomes more evident that we can't rely on passwords for much longer. But if not passwords, what else is there?

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Everything You Need To Know About Windows Phone 8.1 Security

If you're using a Microsoft account across multiple devices, losing your phone could get you into a whole lot of trouble. Let us show you how you can keep your phone secure.

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The Complete Guide to Simplifying and Securing Your Life with LastPass and Xmarks

While the cloud means you can easily access your important information wherever you are, it also means that you have a lot of passwords to keep track of. That's why LastPass was created.

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How To Recover A Hacked Microsoft Account & Prevent Future Hacks

Microsoft accounts are used for OneDrive file storage, Outlook.com emails, Skype conversations, and even signing into Windows 8. You'll want to get that Microsoft account back if it's ever hacked. Here is how.

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Can Two-Step Verification Be Less Irritating? Four Secret Hacks Guaranteed to Improve Security

Do you want bullet-proof account security? I highly suggest enabling what's called "two-factor" authentication.

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Massive Bug in OpenSSL Puts Much of Internet At Risk

If you're one of those people who've always believed that open source cryptography is the most secure way to communicate online, you're in for a bit of a surprise.

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Security Expert Bruce Schneier On Passwords, Privacy and Trust

Learn more about security and privacy in our interview with security expert Bruce Schneier.

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Secure Your Windows Phone With Passcodes & Backups

Are you prepared to lose your Windows Phone? Spend a few minutes right now to prevent unauthorised access and secure your data. It will save you a lot of drama in a worst case scenario.

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The Sorry State Of Personal Data Security In E-Commerce

Many of these retailers owe their entire being to the Internet, yet are incapable of following even the most basic of good data practices.

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How to Get Your Identity Stolen in One Easy Step

Would you feel comfortable if a stranger got hold of your hard drive? Most people think deleting files is safe. The bad guys know better. We show you how your privacy can be compromised.

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Let 1Password for Mac Manage Your Passwords & Secure Data

Despite the new iCloud Keychain feature in OS X Mavericks, I still prefer the power of managing my passwords in AgileBits's classic and popular 1Password, now in its 4th version.

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5 Ways to Prevent Hackers From Accessing Your Online Accounts

Getting hacked is an unfortunate part of being on the Internet today. But by using some simple, yet effective security measures, you can make any hackers dream of getting into your accounts, an absolute nightmare.

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5 Password Management Tools Compared: Find the One That's Perfect for You

Choosing some sort of password management strategy to deal with the huge amount of passwords we need is crucial. If you're like most people, you probably store your passwords in your brain. To remember them all, you end up choosing weak, easy-to-remember passwords and reusing them for multiple accounts. But there are better ways -- a good password management tool will allow you to use secure passwords without devoting lots of time to memorization. Read on to learn about a variety of powerful solutions to manage strong passwords.

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