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Relax. Internet password books are OK

Malwarebytes

Passwords are a hot topic on social media at the moment, due to the re-emergence of a discussion about good password management practices. There’s a wealth of password management options available, some more desirable than others. The primary recommendation online is usually a software-based management tool.

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When Accounts are "Hacked" Due to Poor Passwords, Victims Must Share the Blame

Troy Hunt

In fact, the FTC in the US has been very clear about this: if customer data was put at risk by credential stuffing, then being the innocent corporate victim is no defence to an enforcement case. They made a decision of their own free volition which put them at risk and now they're suffering as a result.

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The 773 Million Record "Collection #1" Data Breach

Troy Hunt

HIBP never stores passwords next to email addresses and there are many very good reasons for this. But there is another way and that's by using Pwned Passwords. The same anonymity model is used (neither 1Password nor HIBP ever see your actual password) and it enables bulk checking all in one go.