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Tag Archives: computer security
T3: Protecting Your Information Online
We generally trust the companies that we do business with online to protect our information. Many high-profile hacking episodes and company missteps, such as those that occurred at Target and Snapchat, over the last few years have shown how important it is … Continue reading
Posted in tech tips
Tagged computer security, consumer information, hacking, new york times, online services
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T3: Passwords and Your Digital Life
Passwords! There are so many passwords, PINS, and other security steps we have to juggle when doing almost anything online. Even though these can be painful to manage, it is really important to use strong, secure passwords that people (or … Continue reading
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Tagged computer security, information technology, online, online tools, passwords, privacy, technology, web, website, websites, your digital life
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Chocolate for your password
OK, what’s more important to you: your password or your chocolate habit? A study in London found that a disturbing number of people would give up their computer passwords for a chocolate bar (121 of 576 subway riders, or 21 … Continue reading
Posted in around the world
Tagged computer security, iGoogle, passwords, research, studies
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