How many digital accounts/passwords do each of us have now?
The answer is too many to count, and it seems that the number is ever increasing. Password management application provider, Dashlane, says that the average internet user has 200 digital accounts protected by passwords. What is even more alarming is that this number could double to 400 in the next 5 years.

To ensure that you effectively safeguard your accounts, please review the following best practices for password utilization:

Use random and different passwords for every account. Bad guys can easily use passwords from compromised accounts to access other accounts. Also, never use your work email address and password for other accounts. If those accounts are compromised, crooks can use these credentials to access your work accounts, putting the company at risk.

When prompted to enter an email address/password from a clicked link in an email, think twice. Actually, think about four times because you are almost assuredly encountering a phishing attempt.

Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) wherever possible. 2FA adds an extra layer of security. When accounts require additional verification (via text, phone call, and etc.), you are protected even if your password is stolen.