The Security Mentor

Anywhere from a dollar to $350, according to a Report on password theft from security firm Symantec. That's almost as much as bank account details (up to $400).

The article doesn't say why it's so much, but my guess is that it's because of all the password reset mechanism that email you a new password or a link where you can change it. Someone who can log in to your email can use that to get access to almost anywhere that you have a password.

So if you do write your password down, something I've been known to recommend, then be sure to keep it someplace where you'd be comfortable keeping $350.