Keeping Your Online Information Safe

Posted January 29, 2010 6:39 pm.

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In our increasingly wireless world, we’re being asked to provide plenty of passwords. CityNews reporter Kris Reyes tells us why simple isn’t the best solution for keeping your online information safe.

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