Adoption of dedicated password manager tools has continued to climb, with usage frequently spiking in the days following high-profile breach disclosures, as more users look to reduce the risk of password reuse across accounts.
Why reuse is the core risk
When the same password is reused across multiple sites, a single breach can expose accounts far beyond the one that was actually compromised. Password managers address this by making it practical to use a unique, complex password for every account without needing to memorize each one.
For a deeper look at practical password hygiene, see our related tip, "7 Ways to Protect Your Accounts From Online Attacks."
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Marcus Alvarado
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