Tame your passwords and keep your data safe with Dashlane

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Passwords can be a pain in the butt. It’s hard to think of a good one, there are way too many of them, and they constantly have to be changed. Sure, you could use the same password for everything, but that puts all of your stuff at risk. Keep yourself organized by using a password management app like Dashlane Password Manager.

Dashlane keeps track of all your passwords in one easily accessible place so you never have to worry about where you wrote them down. It also generates strong, unique passwords and keeps everything secure with military-grade encryption. Whether you’re looking to make digital payments or securely store vital personal data, Dashlane can make your life a whole lot easier. Read more…

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Still living under the tyranny of the password in 2017

 When I lost access to my Google account recently, it left a gaping hole in my digital life and showed me just how tenuous the link to our online world can be. One thing I learned from the story I wrote last week about my experience was that I was far from alone. I got more than a dozen emails and tweets from folks who had been similarly locked out of Google, Facebook or Amazon Prime, and… Read More

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‘Starwars,’ ‘football,’ and 23 more horrific passwords people actually used in 2017

2017 was a year of fake news, security breaches, bitcoin, net neutrality, Elon Musk, and more. 
And with all the new news came a slew of horrible passwords. Security software company SplashData has compiled a list of the most commonly used passw…

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How to check if someone’s secretly using your Netflix account

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Your Netflix is a personal space. What you watch, when you watch it, and how often you watch it can reveal a lot about you. The last thing you want is someone poking around your account, checking your viewing habits, and drafting off your hard-earned $10.99-a-month for free access. 

And yet people steal Netflix all the time. Whether it’s a jilted lover, an old college roommate, or an estranged family member — there are all too many people out there who may be able to use your account and see what you’ve been streaming. Sure, the easiest solution is to change your password, but that won’t tell you if someone’s been creeping.  Read more…

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Shape Security introduces tool to blunt impact of stolen password caches

 Shape Security is a company you may never heard of, yet it’s been around for five years and its founders include former Googlersand DoD officials. Their products provide the primary line of defense for applications at some of the top companies the world and they’ve raised $106 M. Today, the company released Blackfish, a product that could help blunt the impact of stolen password… Read More

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