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EP 234.5 Deep Dive. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending March 18th., 2025
1. Why Should I Change My Passwords Immediately?
Recent studies show that around 50% of online passwords are already compromised, and 41% of successful logins involve breached credentials. Common passwords like “123456” and password reuse make it easy for cybercriminals—especially with automated bots—to access multiple accounts. Changing passwords and using unique, strong credentials with multi-factor authentication is critical for security.
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