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It's also something of a public health issue given how most users re-use some passwords across multiple sites.

"Site A" may be less than careful about security since they perceive their data as being of low value (e.g. "register for a chance to win free movie tickets"). But when they get hacked and their users' passwords cracked, it will likely expose plenty of Facebook and online banking credentials.



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