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Olivia Powell

YOU WONT BELIEVE: The biggest password mistakes to avoid making - What They Never Told You

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Whether you're a complete tech junkie or an online novice, you'll be familiar with passwords. You'll also probably be aware that your passwords might not be as strong as they should be.

Research by password manager NordPass found that of the 200 most common passwords, 70% of them can be cracked in under a second. Likewise, cybersecurity company Keeper Security found that three-quarters of people do not follow password guidelines, with two-thirds using weak or identical passwords across multiple accounts.

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