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During Eugene H. Spafford’s more than three decades as professor of computer sciences at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Ind., he has made groundbreaking contributions to computer and network security. A member of the Cyber Security Hall of Fame, he is considered one of the most influential leaders in information security.
“A legitimate charity, one that is a nonprofit, that you can give a donation that’s tax deductible, will normally display what’s called an EIN, an employment identification number, somewhere on their website,” said Eugene Spafford, a cybersecurity expert at Purdue University.
People who routinely use technology know the frustration of creating username and password combinations for most devices and online services. Unfortunately, many users create short, predictable passwords for their accounts — or worse, they use the same password across many different websites, which can make it easier for criminals to access their information.