In previous posts in this series I covered how to create strong passwords
[https://johnopdenakker.com/how-to-create-strong-passwords], how to enable multi-factor
authentication [https://johnopdenakker.com/better-account-security-with-mfa], and how to do
this in such
The more online accounts you have the bigger the potential security risks. Read this blog for tips on how to delete the online accounts that you no longer need.
Recently I wrote a blog about why password managers are not the best solution
for everyone
[https://johnopdenakker.com/secure-password-management-password-managers-not-the-best-solution-for-everyone/]
. TL;DR: because they pose a usability barrier for less tech savvy people.
I saw this tweet from Paul Barton. And he is right. These are really terrible
security questions.
> These have to be some of the worst “security” questions I have ever seen!
pic.
TL;DR:
1. Inventory your user accounts and remove unused ones
2. Change weak and reused passwords
3. Enable 2FA and make sure you configure backup options
Once in a while you should