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How math and language can combine to map the globe and create strong passwords, using the power of 3 random words

  • Written by Mary Lynn Reed, Professor of Mathematics, Rochester Institute of Technology
How math and language can combine to map the globe and create strong passwords, using the power of 3 random wordsThe math of threes is surprisingly powerful.MicroStockHub/iStock via Getty Images

It’s hard to imagine that three random words have the power to both map the globe and keep your private data secure. The secret behind this power is just a little bit of math.

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