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Password Security Requires Multiple Layers of Protection –

The gist of the story is that “123456” is now the most commonly used weak password—surpassing the use of the word “password.”

Although that story is good for a laugh or two, the password “123456” isn’t the problem at all, in my view. In fact, I can use that password as securely or as insecurely as any other one. I know what you’re thinking, and, no, I’m not crazy. Allow me to explain. –

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