How to Eliminate the Risks of Password Reuse

During the end of 2016, Yahoo declared that it had detected an enormous data breach, affecting over a billion user accounts. Even though affected people can blame Yahoo, the real offenders might be them themselves. Several data breaches happen because users use the same passwords for several platforms.
Human beings have limited memory, and they have trouble in remembering various passwords for different accounts.  For this reason, several humans reuse the same passwords. This way they do not have to remember many passwords.
According to research conducted in the year 2006, people on an average use the same password for around four different platforms.
This indicates that in case any cyber criminal gets admission to the login credentials for on one platform, there’s an exceptional prospect that same data will earn them entrance to other websites and services that use the same login combination.
Even though one cannot disregard cybercriminals usage of spyware and malicious code to get unauthorized access into personal accounts, it is evident that one of the most convenient methods to gain access to any accounts group is the way of the minimum resistance.
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Here are the steps for eliminating the dangers of reusing the same passwords:

1- Use a password management tool

Setting up password management apps is pretty easy. These tools are capable of noticing when the user enters a new login credential for any site and automatically saves the new login credential. These tools are also capable of creating and saving robust passwords for all logins. This way, users do not have to use the same passwords again.

2- Reset the passwords for all the accounts, websites, and services

While this is an excruciatingly time-consuming and tedious task, it is an essential step in securing your privacy and data. Dull as it may be, put your hair up and get to the action.

3- Save all the new login credentials in the password management tool

Even though it may seem tedious, several password management tools come with a browser plugin. This permits the password manager to identify as and when news passwords are set and it will ask the user to name and store the login credentials.

4- Ensure that you are not using any duplicate passwords

When you have reset all the passwords, ensure that you have not reused the same password for two accounts. Cross-check the passwords for all the services and websites.

5- Set unique passwords for all the new accounts

Make sure not to reuse the same passwords for any new accounts. It is easy to fall back to old habits, especially the bad ones. Therefore, you need to be extra cautious while setting up new accounts.

Password safety tips and best practices

  • Ensure that nobody is peering over your shoulder while you are entering the password.
  • Do not leave your devices unlocked when you are not using them.
  • Install a good antivirus program on your device.
  • If you are connected to an open network, then do not log in to an account.
  • Use a VPN application to secure Wi-Fi connection.
  • Keep changing the passwords regularly.
  • Make sure that the passwords you create are strong.
Graccey Leio is a self-professed security expert; she has been making the people aware of the security threats. Her passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. She  writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup

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