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Set expiring passwords for your accounts

It’s good practice to change your passwords frequently enough so that a hacker is less likely to figure out what your password is. An easy way to remember to do this is to set expiration dates for your passwords on your private accounts. This will require you to change your passwords every so often, and […]

Use suggested passwords in Chrome

Secure tools like those built into Chrome and other web browsers can help you keep track of your login credentials without having to memorize passwords or write them down. Chrome can also suggest secure passwords. The next time you have to create a password, if you’re logged into your Google account in Chrome, click into […]

Unique account, unique passphrase

Having separate passphrases/passwords for every account helps to thwart cybercriminals. At a minimum, separate your work and personal accounts and make sure that your critical accounts have the strongest passphrases.

Disable auto-fill in Chrome

If you share your computer with other people, even if you don’t have passwords saved, they could still learn a lot of personal information from your auto-fill options. To disable this feature in Chrome, navigate to the Autofill section from the Settings page. Select the section you want to turn off, whether it’s passwords, payment […]

Check for reused passwords in Chrome

It’s advisable to never reuse passwords. If one is exposed in a data breach, hackers may use it to attempt to gain access to other accounts of yours. If you use Chrome’s built-in password manager, they’ll tell you if you’ve reused a password without realizing it. To check, go to your Google Account page and […]

Monitor whether your information has been exposed by using Firefox

Mozilla offers a service called Firefox Monitor that will scan the web to report known data breaches that have exposed your personal information, including passwords. Go to monitor.firefox.com, log in to your Firefox account and review the information. They’ll recommend security steps you can take to resolve any issues.