World Password Day is celebrated on the first Thursday of May each year to raise awareness about the importance of password security, the most prominent threats, and best practices for users to follow.
Passwords are a constant for almost all online activities. Creating and managing numerous complex passwords can be a PIA. However poor password habits can result in data theft or account takeovers.
World Password Day Timeless reminders
- Make sure none of your passwords are on the list of known bad passwords (or any other list). If they are log on and change them immediately.
- Use two-factor authentication, whenever possible. Even if a hacker has your password, they won’t have that random code and therefore won’t be able to get into your account. Not sure if your favorite website supports two-factor authentication, search the Two Factor Auth List to find out.
- Consider a password manager. Your brain is no longer an adequate password manager.
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