When I was doing readings for this week’s class, particularly the article about password security, I’ll admit I identified with the “average Web user” and began to question my stance about using “weak” passwords because they are easier to remember and began to reconsider whether or not the “pros” of reusing passwords really actually outweighed the “cons.” I have never though that much about the possibility of being hacked and was a bit shocked to see how quickly someone can destroy your whole digital life if they get only the slightest bit of your personal information or gain access to one of your many online accounts. When Matt Honan was describing how it was flaws in Apple’s and Amazon’s security system coupled with his main password he used for most everything that lead to him hacked it hit me that if huge companies such these which are used by thousands of people use are not safe the digital life of so may people is in danger. I used to think it was great that Amazon could keep my credit card information stored in their system so that it made it really fast and easy for me to purchase items but now I am tempted to go and take my information of their site. I think I finally understand why my dad is always sending me  examples of false emails that are viruses, cautioning me about not writing my passwords down anywhere, and the importance of signing out of online accounts. Thankfully I have never saved, at least not to my knowledge, any password keychains on my computer and usually always request that security questions be asked when trying to get into certain online accounts of mine as a precaution.