So, how did we get here, and what can we do about it? It is reported that most data breaches are caused by compromised, weak and reused passwords. One breach leads to another and another and so on. Using giant lists of stolen passwords (aka “dumps”) bought off the dark web, cybercriminals can brute force their way into other sites or use old passwords to extort users in scams. Think about yourself - do you re-use your passwords across multiple accounts (just as two-thirds of Internet users)? This is a big no-no. ![]() For most, it’s become impossible to remember all of them. ![]() While technology promises to make our lives easier, and it generally does, every new website and application we sign up for is another password we have to remember. ![]() Today, things are much more complicated. On average, it is reported that people need to remember about 100 passwords. Once upon a time, during the early years of the Internet, you may have had a handful of passwords for a few essential web applications that you used to shop, study, stay connected, and get work done.
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