Using a password manager is actually one of the most IMPORTANT things you can do to safeguard your digital life. Password managers are software for generating and storing your passwords for you.
While keeping all passwords in a single vault may seem like a scary prospect for some people, we explain why computer security experts almost unanimously recommend using them.
We also dive into which password managers are best, and how to keep your password vault secure.
00:00 Intro
01:08 Creating better passwords
04:58 Securing your Password Manager
06:44 Choosing a Password Manager
08:55 LastPass
11:21 Bitwarden
12:47 Dashlane
14:48 1Password
16:19 KeepassXC
19:03 Saving passwords in browsers
21:13 Summary
The biggest risk to the average person is reusing passwords across websites, so a password manager is essential in order to both create strong passwords and to help you remember them. They can dramatically help you improve the security of your online accounts and make it easier to manage your login information.
XKDC Comic on Passwords: https://xkcd.com/936/
EFF Password List: https://www.eff.org/files/2016/07/18/eff_large_wordlist.txt
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