News
reports about hacking of online accounts are frequent nowadays, and knowing how
to keep your information safe is important. Having a strong password is an important
component of online safety!
Creating
strong passwords is not easy, but remembering them is a real challenge. Because
of this, many people choose to create one that is easy to remember and then use
the same password for everything. If you are one of these people, PLEASE
reconsider. Such a practice is a recipe for inviting trouble!
Instead,
consider using a password manager. A number are available. Password managers
suggest (generate) a unique, complicated password, encrypt it (convert to a
cipher or code), and save your login information. All you have to do is create
and remember one password to access this information.
A
number of excellent password managers are available, with most available for
all platforms. Listed below are a few of the most popular.
LastPass (free basic version, up to $48
per user, annually)--available for Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile.
1Password ($3/month for personal, $5/month family plan)-- available
for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android.
PLEASE,
consider using a password manager. Or, at the very least, create unique
passwords for every site. Don’t wait! Do it today!
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