Now I’m off to fix all of my terrible password issues. But if you’re looking for some serious security, such keys can go a long way. Would like to get to the root of the issue instead of just changing my password just to have it happen again a week later. The keys work with a number of major apps and websites including Google and Facebook, though banking apps may not support them - which is a bummer considering they’re some of the most important apps to protect. Im more interested in the supposed data leak than just finding which of my passwords have been compromised. The keys, which can be connected to your computer or smartphone via USB C or Lightning connections, provide an additional layer of protection by ensuring that only the person with your specific key can unlock your account.
To prevent that, companies like Yubico offer consumer-grade USB authenticator keys.
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(Image: Yubico)īut hackers can copy your SIM card and phone number, meaning if they have your password, then they can get those same secondary strings of characters sent to their own phones, giving them full access to your account. USB authenticator keys like these by Yubico can help provide an extra layer of security beyond passwords. And like your iPhone, Google makes it easy to check out those passwords to see if they’re adding to the risk of being hacked. If you’ve got a Google account, and who doesn’t, you’ve likely saved your passwords to make them more easily accessible via the Chrome browser. It’s a seemingly small feature, but one that’s worthwhile to keep your information secure online. Tapping into each password will allow you to go to the appropriate site to access your account and make the changes you need. Tap that, and your iPhone will show you if you’re using passwords across multiple sites, which can put your accounts at risk if passwords are too easy to guess and if your information has been exposed as part of a data leak. From there, you’ll see an option for Security Recommendations. To check your passwords you’ll need to go into the Settings app on your iPhone then scroll down and select Passwords. Your iPhone can show you what passwords you are reusing or have been compromised in data leaks.
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