HOW 174: 2026 Security Checkup - Master Your Microsoft Account Security
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Ready to purge old passwords and shore up your Microsoft account? Paul Thurrott breaks down the tactics hackers hope you'll ignore—and the must-have steps to keep your digital life safe this year.
Host: Paul Thurrott
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