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-Meg from Bloomington, IN, listens to my national radio show on WGCL 1370 AM and 95.9 FM. ANSWER This is an excellent question, Meg. It's especially critical when you think about the high-profile hacks in the last few years. In every one of those, hackers snagged thousands or millions of usernames, email addresses and passwords. That's why, as you mentioned, I tell you not to use the same password for every account. That just makes a hacker's job way too easy. But even if you use different passwords, is that still a guarantee of safety? Maybe hackers can figure out your password pattern. You wouldn't know until it was too late! When it comes to security, there are a lot of moving parts you have to consider. Fortunately, there are ways you can reduce the risk. Let me walk you through the process. Click here to learn if you should worry after a hacker discovers your password. >> | Kim's Freebies | Get your life organized and on track. 
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