Multiple Passwords

A lot of people fail to realise that using the same password for different websites/accounts is a very insecure choice. Take this example below:

You have an account on Stroodlemail.com, the service or you accidentally expose your account details (these things do happen - see the recent yahoo hacks - link here). Your email address and password are now out for anyone to see, people will now try using this information on different services - if you use the same password elsewhere - they are now in your other accounts.

You have multiple options with different passwords:

1.Having one major secure password and adding an unique code at the end of each different service. for example:

Major Password: I,Ble55.Th3-Ra1ns?

Password when using Stroodlemail: I,Ble55.Th3-Ra1ns?STR (Adding STR for STROODLEMAIL)

Password when using Seddit: I,Ble55.Th3-Ra1ns?SED (Adding SED for SEDDIT)

Pros: This means you only need to remember one password and the formula for additional services.

Cons: A directed attack on you means an individual could figure out your system if they have one password.

2.Using a password manager. This is a piece of software or addon for browsers which save the passwords you use. Think of it as a Vault or Safe, You're storing all your passwords in there for the computer/cloud to remember.

Pros: Allows you to use very very complicated long passwords, which means more security. You also never need to remember passwords again (except the master password to enter)

Cons: There is a small learning curve to understand the software.

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3.The Old Fashioned way. Have unique different passwords for each service and write them down and keep them safe.

Pros: Allows for secure passwords. No memorisation needed

Cons: Someone physically near you could steal your passwords.

Now all 3 systems have their pros and cons, choose which suits you best but make sure you are using different passwords for different services!