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Why should every account have a different password?

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If you reuse a password, one stolen login can put several accounts at risk. Different passwords stop that same stolen password from working everywhere.

A real-world example

Suppose your gaming account password is exposed. If your email uses the same password, the attacker may try it there too. A separate email password blocks that particular shortcut.

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Common misunderstanding

Changing one reused password does not fix the other accounts that still use it. Each affected account needs attention.

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ELI16 guide