By Alex Wawro, PCWorld
Your e-mail password is your last line of defense when it comes to online privacy and security. A hacker cracks that could reset the passwords of (and gain access to) your social networks, your bank account, and even your identity by taking advantage of the ubiquitous I Forgot My Password button.
It's tempting to use the same password for all of your online accounts, but doing so puts every account in jeopardy if one of them gets hacked. In view of some recent massive security breaches, now's a good time to update your passwords and make sure that each is unique.
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