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Infographic: 2012, the year of password theft

Takeaway: This infographic breaks out the numbers of password theft exploits so far in 2012. Help your users understand the risks of bad password management.

Password theft is an ongoing problem, and large-scale thefts like that of LinkedIn this year continues to shine a spotlight on the risks of having your passwords compromised — time after time. The infographic below, courtesy of Security Coverage, breaks down the numbers for 2012 (so far). Are you using a password manager or recommending one to your organization’s users? This infographic might help them understand the risk they face.

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Selena Frye

About Selena Frye

Selena Frye is a Senior Editor at TechRepublic.

Selena Frye

Selena Frye
Selena has been at TechRepublic since 2002. She is currently a Senior Editor with a background in technical writing, editing, and research. She edits Data Center, Linux and Open Source, Apple in the Enterprise, The Enterprise Cloud, Web Designer, and IT Security blogs.
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