{"id":305287,"date":"2021-07-22T10:46:16","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T07:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/?p=305287"},"modified":"2021-07-22T10:46:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-22T07:46:16","slug":"passwords-101-how-to-protect-your-credentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/passwords-101-how-to-protect-your-credentials\/","title":{"rendered":"#Passwords 101: How to Protect Your Credentials"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26ea7d5905a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26ea7d5905a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/passwords-101-how-to-protect-your-credentials\/#Passwords_101_How_to_Protect_Your_Credentials\" >Passwords 101: How to Protect Your Credentials<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/passwords-101-how-to-protect-your-credentials\/#GUIDE_TO_SECURE_LOGINS_AND_PASSWORDS\" >GUIDE TO SECURE LOGINS AND PASSWORDS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/passwords-101-how-to-protect-your-credentials\/#1_Adopt_a_multi-factor_authentication\" >1. Adopt a multi-factor authentication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/passwords-101-how-to-protect-your-credentials\/#2_Trust_your_credentials_with_a_password_manager\" >2. Trust your credentials with a password manager<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/passwords-101-how-to-protect-your-credentials\/#SECURITY_TOOLS_FOR_ADDED_LEVEL_OF_PROTECTION\" >SECURITY TOOLS FOR ADDED LEVEL OF PROTECTION<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/passwords-101-how-to-protect-your-credentials\/#1_Sandboxing\" >1. Sandboxing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/passwords-101-how-to-protect-your-credentials\/#2_VPN\" >2. VPN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/passwords-101-how-to-protect-your-credentials\/#3_Signal\" >3. Signal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passwords_101_How_to_Protect_Your_Credentials\"><\/span>Passwords 101: How to Protect Your Credentials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Let&#8217;s see how well secured your accounts are, shall we? Run through your passwords and tell us how many passwords you have.<\/p>\n<p>According to research, not many. An average person <a href=\"https:\/\/securityboulevard.com\/2020\/04\/8-scary-statistics-about-the-password-reuse-problem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reuses the same password 14 times<\/a>. Don&#8217;t get me wrong, we&#8217;re all for recycling, but just not when it comes to passwords. Password security is a place where you should leave your eco-conscious habits at the door because reusing a password can significantly increase your chances of being hacked.<\/p>\n<p>In the last few years, the authentication realm has embraced <strong>biometrics<\/strong> as the next big thing. Biometric <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> relies on our unique body measurements to safeguard credentials, making the protective measures even stronger. But, there is a new star on the horizon. <strong>Artificial intelligence <\/strong>is expected to bring improved characteristics in the next few years and completely change the way we see verification.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.hizliresim.com\/7bqrtff.jpg\" alt=\"Petr Bonek \/ Getty Images\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Petr Bonek \/ Getty Images<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GUIDE_TO_SECURE_LOGINS_AND_PASSWORDS\"><\/span>GUIDE TO SECURE LOGINS AND PASSWORDS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since securing your credentials requires some research, we came up with a few tips that&#8217;ll help you to build a security plan from scratch.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Adopt_a_multi-factor_authentication\"><\/span><strong>1. <\/strong><strong>Adopt a multi-factor authentication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Layering your protection is one of the first security strategies you should embrace. Multi-factor authentication requires three or more steps to enter your accounts. A password, some biometric factor like a fingerprint, an SMS received code or a particular device like a USB key. This way, a hacker has a much harder time breaking into your account since there are multiple levels to get through.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Trust_your_credentials_with_a_password_manager\"><\/span><strong>2. Trust your credentials with a password manager<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Considering that our password practices are not flawless, leaving everything up to a password manager is an excellent option. Password managers create strong passwords for all of your accounts, and they store them safely in a cloud. This way, you can access your credentials even if you lose the device. Plus, all the data is encrypted, meaning that no one can take a peek at your sensitive information.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SECURITY_TOOLS_FOR_ADDED_LEVEL_OF_PROTECTION\"><\/span>SECURITY TOOLS FOR ADDED LEVEL OF PROTECTION<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For those who take a security <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> seriously, here are some great tools to add to your tactic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Sandboxing\"><\/span><strong>1. <\/strong><strong>Sandboxing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Think of sandbox as a testing site &#8211; it&#8217;s a virtual environment on your computer where you can test run all software you don&#8217;t trust and check the sketchy links that you&#8217;ve found in your email attachments. This way, if something goes wrong, it can&#8217;t hurt your computer, and you can easily get rid of it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_VPN\"><\/span><strong>2. VPN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinking of protective measures that could shield all of your online activities at once, a VPN is a great choice. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressvpn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VPN service<\/a> creates a safe connection between you and your internet service provider. Also, it hides your actual IP address and location and encrypts the data in traffic so that no one can fumble with your information<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Signal\"><\/span><strong>3. Signal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since messaging <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s aren&#8217;t immune to hacker attacks and data breaches, you should consider safer alternatives to commonly used ones. Signal is one of the best-encrypted messengers out there. It uses end-to-end encryption, meaning that only you and the person involved in the conversation can see the messages. Information you exchange is going to stay encrypted for anyone else.<\/p>\n<p>From phishing and DDoS attacks to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/basic-cybersecurity-precautions-against-ransomware-are-key-to-minimizing-the-damage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ransomware<\/a>, security threats are a bottomless pit. In that regard, you have to develop a security strategy that will tackle every beast out there. If you already haven&#8217;t, set up your basic protective measures with these pieces of advice in mind and adjust as you go.<\/p>\n<p>by Matthew Stern<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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Run through your passwords and tell us how many passwords you have. According to research, not many. An average person reuses the same password 14 times. 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