Passwords We all know the challenge of trying to remember our passwords for a website or an app, and it is easy to fall into the habit of using the same passwords for all our logins. However, this is a dangerous habit that we must avoid, especially if it is something predictable such as a dog name or home address. We should remind our children to not share their passwords with their friends ! This is a major source behind accounts getting “hacked.” We must remind our children that who their friends are today may not be their friend s tomorrow and set them up for success regarding protecting their information. We also need to model this – use different passwords for each platform you have an account for and ensure they are strong with a mix of numbers, letters, and special characters (!@#$%^&*). TIP: Try a password manager! There are many free password manager apps available in the iOS app store and Google Play store, as well as in the form of browser extensions. Password managers store your passwords on a digital “keychain” and can help you to manage passwords (especially complex/strong passwords ) , so you do not have to! Make sure to do your research before picking a password manager and always use it at your discretion. If you do not feel comfortable using an online password manager, we recommend having a book with your passwords kept in a secure location.
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