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Saturday, January 1, 2011

How Secure Is Your Password ?














As promised, I will talk about how to secure your password today using 2 password manager: Keepass and LastPass. Why do you need a password manager ? Can't you just use one single password for all the websites. The answer is simple, if someone manages to assess your password, then all your accounts will be vulnerable. Imagine if someone has the key to your house, he will have the privilege to get everything you have. Therefore, USE A PASSWORD MANAGER TODAY.

1. Keepass

This piece of baby is the silver bullet to your problem. i have used it for several years now, and it has never failed me. Keepass is also available in portable version which means you can your database of passwords wherever you go. Let's get started on how to setup your password manager:

  1. Install Keepass here
  2. Go to File > New to create a new database
  3. You will be prompt create a master password, make sure you choose a memorable one
  4. I don't recommend you to use the key file because sometimes you might lose it
  5. To create a password, just click on new entry button.
  6. Fill in your username and password.
  7. Watch the video below












    2. Last Pass

    You can consider Last Pass because of its superior browser integration. My favorite feature is the auto-fill feature which allows Last Pass to fill in your login session automatically.

    1. Install LastPass here
    2. Set your master password
    3. Go to preference and from here you can assess the hot keys to auto-fill your password
    4. Watch the video below


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