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password

[pas-wurd, pahs-] / ˈpæsˌwɜrd, ˈpɑs- /


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Until then, it’s a good idea to keep your system software updated and use a strong password.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

That pushed the company to delve into other areas including advertising, cracking down on password sharing and gaming.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

Setting up 2FA helps block bad actors who might know your password from accessing your private chat history.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

Sharing Isn’t Caring: Even though AI companies frown on chatbot password sharing, people still do it, leading to embarrassing discoveries, personal data mix-ups and even cybersecurity issues.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

So nervous that I just set up a separate e-mail account, since Mom knows my password and checks my regular e-mail every once in a while.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

In one of the cases, the model guessed passwords until it gained access to a protected system.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

He said that security “could be a key hurdle for other agents to gain trust” from users when it comes to more ambitious tasks that include passwords and other sensitive personal information.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

If you’re the victim of a sextortion scam or other type of cyber fraud, change your passwords immediately.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

To immediately hinder hacking attempts, the agency recommended that water systems should be immediately removed from the internet as soon as possible and reset passwords.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

I always had to know my parents’ passwords for email and other accounts, in case of any problems.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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