Safer Internet: Browsing: Protect Passwords

Summary |
References : General | 1Password | Multi-Factor Authentication | Android | Apps | Biometrics; Passkeys |
Bitwarden | Breaches / HaveIBeenPwned | Browser (as PM) | Chrome | Credential Stuffing | DashLane | Edge |
Facebook | Firefox | Freq. of Changing | iCloud/KeyChain | iOS | LastPass | macOS | Password Managers |
Safari | Security Questions | SMS, SIM hijacking | SSO (Single Sign-On | Password Strength | Windows


Non-expert Online Practices
1. Use Antivirus Software
2. Use Strong Passwords
3. Change Passwords Frequently
4. Only Visit Websites They Know
5. Don't Share Personal Info
Expert Online Practices
1. Install Software Updates
2. Use Unique Passwords
3. Use Multifactor-Factor Authentication
4. Use Strong Passwords
5. Use a Password Manager

Summary

  • Passwords are now covered in a separate 3-session OLLI course: P@s$w0rdz
  • Passwords:Intro (from earlier in this course) now summarizes highlights from P@s$w0rdz.
  • This section originally provided more details about other password issues, e.g., secret answers, biometrics, 2FA, etc.
  • This section now provides only Reference articles (below) [for P@s$w0rdz] -- it will continue to be updated.

References

1Password

Multi / 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) / 2 Step Verification

Android

Apps

Biometrics, Fingerprints, Facial Recognition; Passkeys

Bitwarden

Breaches / HaveIBeenPwned

Browser (as PM)

Chrome

Credential Stuffing

DashLane

Edge

Facebook

Firefox

Frequency of Changing

iCloud

iOS

LastPass

macOS

SSO (Single Sign-On); OAuth

Password Managers

Questions

Safari

SMS, SIM swapping/hijacking

Password Strength; Diceware

Windows