Changing Passwords Every so Often?

[napy666]

Is it true to avoid getting your computers hacked into, you need to change your password for your various accounts, every so often?

 

[Crush]

A password is like a toothbrush - don't let others use yours and get a new one every six months.

Password Managers like KeePass and LastPass make that much easier generating "random" passwords for you of varying configurable complexity.

Another level I would recommend, is for accounts that allow it, use two factor authentication via your cell phone

 

[Arctos]

I use KeePass on both Windows and Android phone and tablet I have.

Previous to this I used Password Corral, which was very good but it has not been updated for years...

 

[napy666]

Are those password sites really worth using? What if you forget your password since it's mixed up at random.

 

[Lord Chance]

KeePass is a stand alone program that manages your passwords and encrypts your login data so it is safe. You enter your login username and password then KeePass save it to a database. It keeps you from having to write down and remember login details.

KeePass

LastPass goes a step further and saves your login details to the cloud.

LastPass

I prefer KeePass and find it worth the small effort to setup.

KeePass Screen Shots

 

[Arctos]

Are those password sites really worth using? What if you forget your password since it's mixed up at random.

With KeePass you can export your passwords / database and save it somewhere safe, when you want a password to get into your account at a website just open KP and copy the passord, then paste it into the website.

 

[napy666]

Oh I see.