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‘Security Fatigue’ Can Cause Computer Users to Feel Hopeless and Act Recklessly, New Study Suggests

According to a new report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a majority of typical computer users experience “security fatigue” after being asked to update passwords frequently or create new accounts when visiting consumer websites.

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