We all know what makes a strong password and ‘1234' is not the answer! Trying to remember a different password for all of your different accounts can be tricky, with many people resorting to bad password habits, such as reusing the same password for multiple accounts. If you want to practice good password habits but are afraid of forgetting all your passwords, a password manager can help…
What is a Password Manager exactly?
A password manager is a program that stores and encrypts your passwords. Password managers also make it easier for you by having only one master password that you need to remember!
Are Password Managers safe though?
The password manager adds two layers of security to your passwords: a master password that only you know and data encryption which keeps your data secure. Since your data is encrypted, if a cyber criminal tries to hack your device and steal its data, your passwords remain safe.
Advanced Password Creation and Security
Many password managers have automatic password generation built-in, that generate complex passwords that are difficult to guess or hack. Each random password is unique to the account you generated it for. If one account gets hacked, the other accounts will be safe because each password is unique. You never have to worry if one of the passwords is too difficult for you to remember because the password manager will remember it for you...
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