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Do I really need a different password for everything?

Best practice, and practical practices, for passwords. One of the most common questions I get asked on the job is, “Do I really need a different password for everything?”. Short answer, yes, that is considered best practice. The best practice is to have a different password for everything so that if one account is compromised, …

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I can’t log into my AOL email on Outlook and my iPhone, but my password is right!

Password hiccups are a pretty common occurrence for anyone now. If you’re following best practices for account security, you should have a different password for everything (however, let’s be realistic). But about once a month I have a client who has trouble accessing their AOL email, and they assure me that their password is correct. …

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How to Prevent Spam, Instead of Reacting To It.

The preventative approach prevents spam from even happening in the first place. Have you ever wondered how these spammers even get your information in the first place? Well, as we are living in the era of information, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there is more information available on the internet besides how to cook blueberry scones or where the closest Aldi’s is.