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2015 trends: The evolution of password security

For years, security experts have told us to use strong passwords and a password manager. Both are good practices, but the next level is fingerprint ID and two-factor authentication. This year, Google launched two Nexus phones with fingerprint sensors and relatively aggressive price points, and two major companies started offering two-factor authentication to enhance your password security. You need to know how they work and why they fit into your Internet regimen, so that you can better protect your personal info. Read more »

Tom McNamara

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