Why You Should Use Randomly Generated Passwords

It seems like every couple months you hear on the news, or you get a letter in the mail about a breach in security or a cyber hack on millions of consumer accounts. As technology evolves, so do hackers, and consumers need to listen to the warnings about weak passwords and the dangers of password reuse.

Does the fear of forgetting your passwords outweigh the fear of being hacked?

Saving passwords in different web browsers like Chrome, Safari, FireFox, etc. is problematic, just as saving passwords in a book or on the Notes app on your phone is dangerous. The majority of online users are not aware of all the ways their personal information can be shared. 

Managing your passwords properly doesn’t have to be a stressful task. It’s best to use randomly generated passwords with a password manager, particularly now. The more complex your password, the more secure. There are 3 good ones: Lastpass, iPassword and Dashland.  Personally, I use and suggest LastPass.

LastPass is a password management system that works on all major browsers and will auto fill your login information for you. Once you start to use this platform you’ll create a master password - this is one of 2 passwords you’ll need to remember: the other is your AppleID password. You can easily and regularly update your passwords without having to remember them everytime. Save time, and stay secure. 

But how safe is LastPass?

You can always set up two-factor authentication for added security, but LastPass encrypts your information and everything is stored on the cloud so that it’s not available to LastPass employees. 

Are you concerned with your security and don’t like the thought of being hacked? Let’s schedule a time to chat. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

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