Week 2 – Creating Strong Passwords 🦾
Did You Know…
- Nearly half (46%) of people had a password stolen in 2024. (Forbes Advisor)
- According to more than a third (35%) of people who were hacked, weak passwords were to blame. (Forbes Advisor)
- It’s estimated that more than 24 billion credentials are exposed each year in data breaches. (Security Magazine)
We Know Remembering Passwords is a Daunting Task. What are your Options?
We recommend utilizing a Password Manager (PM). Password managers are apps that generate new, random passwords for all the sites you visit. They store these credentials for you in a secure virtual vault. Then, when you visit a site or open an app where you need to log in, the password manager automatically fills in your login name and password.
There are a number of good PMs on the market – Keeper, LastPass and BitWarden. Our favorite is Keeper, Keeper allows you to sync passwords across the following platforms: Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, or download an extension for Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, and Safari. Pricing starts at around $40/year.
Want to keep remembering passwords? Make sure you choose something complex (minimum 12 characters, combination of characters/numbers) and do not reuse for every application! Need a good Password Generator? Use this free Random Password Generator.
If you have questions or need assistance, contact a member of the Admiral team.
