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'Passwerd' is bad. Try 'Margaretthatcheris110%sexy'

By GCN Staff
Apr 10, 2015

Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who disclosed countless government surveillance programs, is not exactly popular in most government IT circles. But in this recent interview with HBO's John Oliver, he does offer solid password-security advice.

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