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You may think of a stolen password as the main way someone gets into your account. But online criminals have learned that they do not always need to steal the password itself. They may hijack an active login session, convince you to approve a sign-in, take control of your phone number or use malware to collect information from your device.

Passwords are still important. However, they are only one part of the security system protecting your identity. Here are six ways criminals may try to get around traditional password protection and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself.

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