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Chad Hammond is a tech-savvy writer with a robust interest in cybersecurity and data privacy. His writings often uncover the staggering realities of unsecured data and the implications on personal security. From exposing the vulnerabilities in databases that leave billions of user credentials like emails and passwords exposed, to discussing the tools and best practices for password management, Chad's work is pivotal in informing and guiding users on protecting their digital identities.

His recent pieces explore the effects of digital security complacency and provide insights on emerging trends in password management, including the increasing average number of passwords per person—an indicator of today's sprawling digital footprint. Through his thorough analysis and presentation of the latest developments in cybersecurity tools, Chad continues to offer valuable information that empowers users to enhance their digital security in an increasingly interconnected world.

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New year, time to update your passwords

Thu, 7th Jan 2021
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The most popular passwords of 2020 were easy-to-guess number combinations, such as 123456, the word password, qwerty, iloveyou, and other uncomplicated options.
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Average person has 100 passwords - study

Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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Average users now have around 100 passwords, a 25% increase from earlier this year, likely due to increased app downloads during lockdown, says NordPass.
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The most popular usernames of all time revealed

Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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Interestingly, usernames one would think might be quite common, such as admin or user, did not make the list of the 200 most popular usernames.
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10 billion records sit in unsecured databases - China leads the pack

Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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A white hat hacker hacker uncovered a total of 9517 unsecured databases worldwide, collectively containing more than 10 billion entries.
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Almost 10,000 unsecured databases with more than 10 billion credentials exposed

Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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Research has identified a total of 9,517 unsecured databases containing 10,463,315,645 entries with such data as emails, passwords, and phone numbers.
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NordPass releases new features on the back of extensive audit

Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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NordPass has launched new features for PCs and mobiles, including the ability to share passwords, as well as new mobile features and native apps.