Every year, the first Thursday of May is marked as ‘World Password Day’. So today is the day and at Androidworld we like to pay attention to that, because unfortunately we are still reminded daily of the importance of creating a strong password. In this article you will find all the important password tips you need to know.
1. Important password tips for children
Children are online at a young age for all kinds of activities, and then they automatically come into contact with passwords. In this article we give four important tips for parents to teach their children.
2. Do the security check in your Google account
It doesn’t hurt to perform the security check in your Google account once in a while, because this gives you insight into your saved passwords and the phones and apps that have access to your Google account. Grab your phone (and a cup of coffee), so check this article out!
3. Use a password manager
The danger of password theft is always lurking, especially for people who use weak passwords or rarely change their passwords. With a free password manager, logging in becomes faster and more secure than ever. In this article you will find four good password managers.
4. How to create a strong password
It is wise to check your password for social networks, internet banking, webshops and other websites once in a while. Are the passwords strong enough? How long have you been using this password? Check out our tips for creating a strong password.
5. Get rid of bad password habits quickly
There are still people who use the same password everywhere, or who never change passwords. A study shows that approximately 65 percent of all internet users still use the same password for multiple accounts. The chance that they become victims of malware is very high. Do you recognize yourself (partly) in this? No problem, then it is high time to get rid of those bad habits. Check this article what you can do about it.
More tips on protecting your Android
Are strange things happening on your phone? Then there is a chance that malicious apps are at work. We call that malware and these are the signs that your Android is infected by malware. Also make sure you protect popular apps from cybercriminals. You can do this for WhatsApp, for example. Also make sure you always have the latest Android security updates on your phone.
Do you have any tips when it comes to passwords? Let us know in the comments at the bottom of this article. Also tell us which apps you use as tools to keep you secure.
– Thanks for information from Androidworld. Source