What’s your password worth?

In an informal survey, VeriSign found that 66% of people would give up their passwords for a $3 Starbucks gift card. One participant stated that they felt safe giving out their password because they didn’t give out their username. Most were also willing to give out common hints; such as mother’s maiden name or their dog’s name.

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