With the rise of 2FA (two-factor authentication) we’re seeing an increase in people wanting to use physical keys, or Yubikey’s as they called, more and more. Since Yubikey’s are so new to people, they may wonder if they can use it for multiple online accounts? They may even have people telling them they need to …
If you suffer from ADHD or ADD, then you know all too well that keeping track of passwords is a pain. You’re always forgetting your passwords, where you put them, and what crazy rule some website had. It’s very frustrating but there is a simple and easy solution for you. If you suffer from ADHD …
The Google Authenticator app is the most popular “time-based one-time password” (TOTP) app on the market. It’s so popular that it’s often the default name used when talking about TOTP 2FA. Not many people realize that Google Authenticator does not back up the items you have stored in it. Your Google Authenticator app is NOT …
Are password managers a single point of failure? This is a question that gets asked by many new people to password managers. With all the data breaches happening it’s no wonder people are concerned about using a password manager. However, as long as you have a strong master password and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on …
There is a huge difference between something being password protected versus something being protected by encryption. Just because something is protected by a password does not mean it’s secure. It also does not imply a password-protected item is better than something protected by encryption. While a password is often used in encryption, the meanings of …
When you log in to a website or create an account, you may notice that the website will use dots when you enter your passwords. Why do these dots appear when you enter your password? Does it make your password more secure? Do the dots protect you from hackers? Let’s go over why your passwords …