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Replace reused passwords

Each important account has a different password.

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Done when

Each important account has a different password.

Each important account has a different password.

Who this is for

People who reused passwords; use a trusted device.

Why this matters

The change covers every affected important account.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Identify duplicates in your password manager without submitting passwords to random sites.
  2. Change each account to a new unique password at that service.
  3. Save and test the new password before moving to the next account.

Evidence and references

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