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use the same password for multiple pages to the Internet - it is the same that have a universal key to the house, the car and safe. And even despite the fact that the knowledge of this universal password is literally gold-seeking hackers, nearly half of Internet users admit that uses just one password, reports Physorg. In America and the UK it conducted a survey, which was attended by 800 people. 80% of respondents recognized that the main cause of theft and fraud is their own irresponsibility. Scientists say that many users underestimate the growing threat from hackers professionals who can gain huge profits by selling stolen personal information about the user. Research has shown that most people repeat the same password in order not to get confused or forget it. Only 7% of respondents said that they often change their passwords, use password management system or a fingerprint reader to access their computers, accounts, or internet pages.

Source: scienceblog.ru/category/interesnosti/page/41/

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