Report: 43% Americans have had password hacked, compromised

CHICAGO -- Here is a quick password tip.

Tech experts at the website Hostingadvice.com say a new study shows that 43% of Americans have had their password hacked or compromised.

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The reason? Mostly laziness. Experts say that more than 25% of people use the password 1,2,3,4 and almost a third of people don't change passwords when they are prompted.

Always use strong, original passwords with numbers and characters.

Find a sentence that is special to you and add characters.

Consider getting a password manager app or use suggested, complicated passwords which your device can save.