Passwords that Increase Your Chances of Getting Hacked?

by Oct 10, 2018

With the Internet and Social Media all kinds of opportunities have opened for job seekers and others. Whether it is maintaining a very professional profile or showcasing your work, or even something as simple as reconnecting with old friends and co-workers, the Internet has provided millions with many new opportunities.

 

But, it has also afforded hackers and thieves new territory to exploit. There are actions you can take to decrease your chances of becoming the next victim. In her latest column for The Ladders titled These are the 25 worst passwords you can use, Deputy Editor Meredith Lepore addresses one particular vulnerability which is worth reading up on.

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