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How-To Geek, Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

9 Threats A Strong Password Still Doesn't Protect Against

Vol 325 · Issue 5 · 2025-04-29

You've probably heard it a hundred times: 'Use a strong password.' And you should. However, if there's one thing I've learned from studying penetration testing and ethical hacking, it's this: a strong password is just one layer. By itself, it doesn't stop most of the real threats out there.

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9 Threats A Strong Password Still Doesn't Protect Against