If you're concerned about whether or not your password was compromised in the LinkedIn breach and haven't been yet by the network about it, you can check out your password at or .

If you're looking for tips on creating a strong password, there are plenty of folks on the Net that can advise you on that subject, including and . See also PCWorld's tips at )

If you're wondering how strong the passwords you're using are, you can test them at ? For example, a password like 123456 would be cracked almost instantly.

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