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  1. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    Cybercriminals illegally trading stolen personal information online such as passwords has soared exponentially to 300% during the first four months of 2012, according to the latest research from Experian CreditExpert and market research agency Opinion Matters.

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    Leeky, Jul 18, 2012
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  2. Rasta211 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 139   +10

    Seems to me there is an excellent opportunity for someone to create some sort of system that will abolish the need for a password yet provide the same concept of security.
    Rasta211, Jul 18, 2012
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  3. Norbur TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 157

    Yes sir that would be an awesome creation indeed.
    Norbur, Jul 19, 2012
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  4. gwailo247 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,105   +18

    Like a SecurID?
    gwailo247, Jul 19, 2012
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