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The key to having optimal online security is to ensure that all your passwords are unique and complex.
It’s easy to base your passwords on something that is of personal significance to you such as your
birthday or the name of a loved one, but this makes passwords easy to guess and is a hacker’s dream.

Using a password generator to create complex passwords that cannot be guessed with ease is a simple
and quick way to strengthen the security of your online accounts. But, to take the security of your
passwords to the next level, you can store them in a fortified password vault cocooned in encryption.
There’s a wide range of different password managers that can facilitate the secure storage of passwords
whilst also offering the convenience of auto-filling credentials, making logging into sites as seamless as
biometric authentication.

You should also ensure that you never write down your passwords, save them in spreadsheets, or share
them over text or email. Hackers can easily exploit these unsecure methods. Changing passwords
frequently also makes your accounts more secure and helps to keep hackers at bay.

Although biometric authentication doesn’t appear to be replacing passwords in the near future, perhaps
the best authentication method is a hybrid one in which passwords and biometrics co-exist to deliver a
comprehensive security solution.

About the Author

Joshua Frisby is the Founder of PasswordManagers.co. His mission
is to help you protect your passwords. Whether you want to securely
manage passwords for personal, family, or business use,
PasswordManagers.co is here to help you stay safe. Josh can be
reached via email or LinkedIn.

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