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Switched to a password manager after a close call with my bank account
Last month, I almost lost money when someone tried to get into my online banking. I began using a password manager to make and save different passwords for each site, and now I feel a lot more secure. What steps do you take to keep your money safe online?
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diana876mo ago
Totally agree with starting to use a password manager, that's a huge move. I read an article a while back that said the next most important thing is turning on two-factor authentication everywhere you can, especially for your bank and email. Like, use an app for the codes instead of texts if possible. I make it a habit to check my bank statement every few days for any weird small charges, too. That way nothing slips by.
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caleb_kelly6mo ago
Honestly, all this extra security stuff seems like overkill to me. Putting all your passwords in one manager is just asking for trouble if it ever gets breached. Two factor codes are a pain to deal with every time you log in, and checking your bank account every few days sounds exhausting. Banks have their own fraud protection anyway, so why not just let them handle it? Sometimes I think we make things too complicated for ourselves.
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