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Aleta Dignard-Fung says she battled her ex-boyfriend for control of what music would play on her Spotify account.

When Your Shared Netflix Account Outlasts The Relationship

5:01am February 14, 2019

by Yuki Noguchi

Sharing of online streaming video and music passwords among sweethearts is a territorial marker, like wearing a boyfriend's sweater. But what happens to custody of the accounts when the love is gone?

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My Daily, Digital Memorials

3:18am December 30, 2017

by Linda Wertheimer

NPR's Linda Wertheimer shares her secret, private way of remembering loved ones who've passed away.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently revised its guidelines on creating passwords.

National

Forget Tough Passwords: New Guidelines Make It Simple

11:13am August 15, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

We've been told to create passwords that are complicated, to change them regularly and to use different ones for each app or site. But the latest advice is to keep them simple, long and memorable.

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A new law could make sharing passwords, even in seemingly innocuous circumstances, considered illegal.

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How A 'Nightmare' Law Could Make Sharing Passwords Illegal

11:53am July 14, 2016

by Alan Yu

A recent federal court ruling has advocates, researchers and the dissenting judge worried that sharing passwords, even in seemingly innocuous circumstances, could be considered unlawful.

They might be hard to remember sometimes, but good passwords may be the best defense against hackers.

You Might Want To Take Another Pass At Your Passwords

1:54pm February 20, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

They have become so complicated that, in some cases, passwords have undermined their own security intent. But experts say there is still value in keeping your digital door locked with a good password.

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That's the worst password, according to SplashData. It's probably also a bad idea to leave it on your keyboard.

Is Your Online Password On The Worst-Password List?

12:24pm January 21, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

SplashData, an Internet security services firm, has released its annual list of 25 worst Internet passwords. Topping the list: "123456" and "password."

Apps working with Digits, a new Twitter service, would simply ask for your phone number instead of a password.

Moving Past The Password, But At What Cost?

8:10pm November 14, 2014

by Charles Pulliam-Moore

Apps working with a new Twitter service would simply ask for your phone number instead of a password. In exchange, the company would get some of the most valuable information about you.

Alexis Madrigal suggests you turn on the two-step verification on any site that has it.

Lazy About Your Online Passwords? Take Control With These New Tips

10:43am November 10, 2014

by Alexis Madrigal

A couple of hours can go a long way toward making your data secure from criminals. It's a hassle, but you'll be forever safe from malicious forces.

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