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Experienced Virginia Attorneys Explain Why We Should Think Twice Before Allowing Our Internet Browser To Save Our Passwords
Saving Passwords
Manually keeping track of different passwords for all your different online accounts is extremely difficult, so the default behavior is to use the same password for everything. This is a security nightmare. With so many risks existing online these days, it is imperative that you have different and unique passwords for each website/account.
Hackers Can Access Internet Browser Databases
Intended to make your online life more convenient, a lot of times your browser or the account website itself will offer to “remember your password for next time.” Is this a safe solution to secure easy access to these sites? Unfortunately, it’s not. When you allow a browser to save your passwords, it stores that information on a database that can be accessed by hackers. There are even some browsers with utilities that will display the database contents, and these utilities are readily vulnerable to some hackers.
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How Can You Protect Your Passwords?
The best way to protect yourself and to manage your passwords is to use a password manager such as LastPass or Dashlane. Some of the offerings are free, the most useful features require a subscription, but the cost is minimal. These services allow you to have one password (which should be a strong passphrase, such as “I_l0ve_h0rses”) that accesses the service and from there you have unique, random passwords for each site. These password managers will also remember logins and even auto-fill with a click of a button from your computer, tablet, or phone. This not only keeps you secure but simplifies your online access.
We use a password manager and recommend to all our clients to do the same. The minimal cost is a small price to pay for securing your personal information and ensuring your credit is safe.
We Are Here To Help
Starting or running a small business comes with a lot of important decisions, many with serious legal ramifications. Our Cybersecurity attorneys are here to answer your questions and help you navigate the legal side of owning a business. Whether you’re just getting started or need guidance on business structure, contracts, or compliance, we’re ready to support you. Call us today or fill out a quick form to schedule a consultation and take the next step with confidence.
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Written By Kellam T. Parks
Kellam founded what is now Parks Zeigler, PLLC in 2012 to embrace modern technologies to best serve clients. This passion for technology led to the formation of the Cybersecurity/Data Privacy practice area making the firm a leader in helping businesses protect themselves and respond to incidents. When he’s not practicing law in this area and handling high-asset divorces, Kellam manages the firm with his co-owner, Brandon Zeigler, contributes to local and state-wide Bar associations, and frequently writes and speaks to audiences across a variety of sectors and geographic locations, including nationally on the topics of Cybersecurity/Data Privacy, digital evidence, law firm management, and technology/AI.
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