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Sometimes, I feel that my brain is full! We are all bombarded with information on so many fronts and quite frankly, I often feel like I don\u2019t have room for much more! A quick scroll on my socials and I\u2019m inundated with news from friends (which I love) plus ads plus multiple news updates. I open my emails, and the same happens! So much information!! So little time!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, in the spirit of being brief and not overloading, I\u2019m going to focus on one easy yet powerful way you can make a positive impact on your online safety \u2013 how you manage your password. Of course, I could add many more strategies to this list but let\u2019s keep it simple \u2013 our brains are full!!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Are Passwords So Important?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Passwords are the key to everything we do online. Whether we are logging in to our emails, social media platforms, online banking, or favorite shopping websites \u2013 your password is your way in. And if you\u2019re anything like me, you probably have multiple passwords. The last time I checked, I had over 100 different passwords stored in my <\/span>True Key<\/span><\/a> password manager!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These small codes are so incredibly important because in short, they are the only thing stopping a hacker from accessing your online accounts. In many cases, they are your only defense strategy against a hacker taking over your accounts and creating havoc. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are several steps we can take to ensure we nail this password thing and minimize the risk of being hacked. Here are my top five:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Don\u2019t Share Your Passwords \u2013 no exceptions!!<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

I have been saying to my kids for years: passwords are like toothbrushes \u2013 they are NOT to be shared! No exceptions. It doesn\u2019t matter how much you love your best friend or girlfriend, your password is your password. When you are young and donning rose-colored glasses, you often don\u2019t factor in that things can change. Relationships can sour and romance can die. If someone has access to your online accounts and they have hurt feelings then they have an opportunity to create chaos. And we\u2019ve all read the stories\u2026<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Use Different Passwords For Each Account<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Yes, I agree \u2013 this is a big pain! But it is probably one of the best ways of protecting yourself and here\u2019s why. If you use the same password for each of your online accounts and your account is hacked then the hacker has access to all of your online accounts: your social media platforms, your banking, your entire life!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Turn On 2 Factor Authentication Where Possible<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

It will add another step to your login process but choosing 2-factor authentication (or multi-factor authentication) is another small yet powerful way to keep your password secure by adding another layer of protection to your passwords. In most cases, the additional factor is a code or a token sent to your mobile phone. Sometimes, a separate app can also be used to generate a code or token that will confirm it is really you trying to log in!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Create Long and Complex Passwords<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Some experts believe length is more important than complexity but I say embrace both! If you can create a complex 16 character password that includes lower and upper case letters, numbers and symbols then you are doing very well! I am personally a fan of the crazy, nonsensical sentence. For example \u2013 GrassisRed&Blue7 \u2013 silly, nonsensical but memorable. I believe it\u2019s all about making them hard to guess but easy to remember. And remember to NEVER use information in your passwords that other people might know about you or that is also included in your social media accounts eg your kids\u2019 or pet\u2019s names.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Use A Password Manager<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

I am sure my longevity has improved dramatically since using a <\/span>password manager<\/span><\/a>! Password managers, or vaults, are an absolute no-brainer. Not only do they store your passwords securely across your chosen devices, but they also help you create complex passwords that no human could even contemplate. I have it installed on both my laptop and my phone and it works seamlessly between both devices. It\u2019s time to throw away your little black book of passwords, people! You\u2019ll never look back once this whole password management process is automated.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re feeling a little overwhelmed at where to start with your digital safety this New Year then I implore you to make this one small change. Nailing your password strategy is without doubt one of the best ways of shoring up your online safety!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Happy New Year!!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alex xx<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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