Cybersecurity 101: 4 Must-Know Tricks to Secure Your Passwords in 2025

Data breaches are soaring! Protect your accounts with strong passwords to stay safe online. Data breaches are soaring! Protect your accounts with strong passwords to stay safe online.

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Trick 2:Add 2FA for extra security. Get codes via SMS or apps like Google Authenticator.

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