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Why Relaxing Our Password Policies Might Actually Bolster User Safety

Despite the publicity about breaches, ransomware, and the like, we're still using some pretty dumb passwords. Users typically aim for passwords that are easy to remember for their multiple logins, which they are asked to change frequently. Unfortunately, this has led to too many passwords that are far too easy to hack, causing one of security's biggest headaches. The US National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) faced the problem head on in its recent recommendations and you'll spot a theme - to relax on some policies — yes, relax. Read this article to find out more.

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