Password managers and unique passwords
Use unique credentials without relying on memory or predictable variations.
Why this matters
Password reuse turns one breach into many compromised accounts. An approved password manager can generate and store unique passwords while reducing phishing risk by matching domains.
By the end of this lesson
- Recognise the main warning signs
- Choose a safe verification method
- Know when and how to report the situation
What to notice
- Same password reused across services
- Small variations of one base password
- Passwords stored in notes or spreadsheets
- Browser autofill appears on unexpected domain
- Password shared through chat or email
What to do
- Use an approved password manager
- Generate unique long passwords
- Protect the vault with strong authentication
- Review weak and reused passwords
- Never share passwords
- Change exposed credentials promptly
Frequently asked questions
Why are unique passwords important?
A breach of one service cannot unlock the others.
Can password managers help identify phishing?
Autofill may not activate on a lookalike domain.
Should work passwords be shared?
No.
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