Do you know what is the most common password used on a hacked site? It’s 123456. While you might be more creative with your passwords the truth is that most of us use the same password for all of our online accounts. While this is helpful for remembering how to access an online account, most technology gurus will tell you this is a mistake. They recommend changing your password every 30 days to avoid online identity theft.

What’s a better choice when selecting a password? Robert Graham, CEO of Errata Security, a cyber-security consulting firm suggests having a password with at least 10 characters, alternating upper and lower case letters along with numbers.

Good advice for all of us. Now start changing those passwords!

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