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Be Careful on Shared Computers

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Never save passwords on machines that aren't yours.

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Logging into accounts on a library, hotel, or work computer risks leaving credentials saved or cached. Avoid saving passwords on shared machines and log out completely when you're done.

“A password saved on a shared computer belongs to everyone.”

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