Your Password Habit

“Your Current Password Habit Is a Ticking Time Bomb. Here’s How to Defuse It.”
Every reused or weak password puts you at risk. I’m here to show you how to keep your accounts safe from hackers, phishing, and identity theft by using a password manager.

You probably need to log into at least a few different online accounts every day. Are you using the same password for all of them? If so, stop that! You’re just making account takeovers easier for hackers, identity thieves, and scammers of all kinds. Instead, use a password manager to create unique and strong passwords and fill them in for you, for a hands-off, more secure login experience.

What Is a Password Manager (and Why You Desperately Need One)

A password manager is an app or browser extension that generates unique passwords for you and stores them in a vault, either in the cloud or locally on your device. A password manager can automatically fill in your email or username and password on websites where you have accounts, so you don’t have to remember or type your passwords anymore. The best password managers can also generate and store passkeys, so you can start leaving usernames and passwords behind for good. If adding yet another app to your phone sounds like a chore, check out my quick, three-step plan for getting started with password management apps.

When choosing a new password manager, consider apps that offer alternatives to company-controlled cloud storage. In an age of near-constant data breaches, it’s unwise to leave all of the keys to your online home in someone else’s cloud storage system. Instead, look for apps that let you store your credentials locally or in the cloud, and that you can access and monitor. Enpass has offered local and independent cloud storage options to its customers for many years. LogMeOnce and RoboForm also offer local-only storage options.

More Information at:
https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/your-current-password-habit-is-a-ticking-time-bomb-how-to-defuse-it

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