There are many skeleton keys to your finances, but reusing passwords is a trusted favorite for hackers and identity thieves alike. A single discovered or poorly-secured website can set off a domino effect of compromise in your digital life.
This week’s guest is infosec professional Brian Fennimore who discovered the importance of password hygiene when a craving for a particular kind of candy led to an international scam. Listen to this cybersecurity superhero origin story wherever you get your audio. Also: Why QR codes are a nightmare.
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