On World Password Day, Google reminds us to keep our passwords secure (Sabong News)
Author
Len Amadora
Date
MAY 04 2022
Manila Bulletin Tech News can’t stress enough how important passwords are. It is a person’s first line of defense against illegal access to one’s computer, devices, personal information, social media accounts and other electronic accounts the person has. And so, as we celebrate World Password Day on May 5 and if you value security, may this article be a reminder to all who are in to the digital lifestyle.
Strong passwords help prevent personal information and files from being compromised. Ideally, they need to be long and complex with at least 12 characters, made up of a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Passwords must exclude personal information that others may easily know, like birthdays or names of pets. It should also be unique for every account so others remain safe when one gets compromised. For added protection, activating 2-Step Verification is also one way to get extra security.
Creating different passwords and trying to remember all them can be hard, that’s why it’s important to use a password manager. With
, not only can you easily generate strong passwords, you can save, manage and keep them secure across multiple accounts.
This World Password Day (May 5) and beyond, remember to always keep your accounts secure. As passwords remain a part of our digital lives, take advantage of tools like Google Password Manager to make it easier to keep yourselves secure online as well.
