Stop Making These 8 Risky Password Mistakes

Elaborate passwords are a necessity in today's internet-obsessed world. Unfortunately, too many of us still rely on simple passwords that make us easy targets for hackers.

A study by the online security provider Preempt found that 35 percent of LinkedIn users have exceptionally weak passwords that pose no challenge to hackers.

Want to boost your online security and keep your personal information safe from hackers? Then here are some key password mistakes to avoid. 1.