123456: The Worst Passwords of 2011

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123456: The Worst Passwords of 2011 If one of your passwords is "654321" or "superman" or "qazwsx" congratulations for having one of the least secure passwords of 2011. - Jared Newman, PCWorld More Security News Security Firm Lists 'Dirty Dozen' Unsafe Smartphones Android phones fill the list of smartphones that are left vulnerable because of infrequent software upgrades, Bit9 researchers report. Share: How Safe is WPA2-Secured WiFi? Darryl Boyett asked if his home WiFi connection, which uses WPA2 protection, is safe enough for online banking Share: Facebook Continues to be Criticized for Over-Sharing Although Facebook users have a history of bucking changes and getting used to them, the seamless sharing feature is drawing complaints of over-sharing and privacy violations. 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