Sometimes it’s hard to recall the days we did not have the Internet to turn to for just about everything. Research, shopping, communication, banking, the latest news….there isn’t much we can’t get updated information on quickly and easily via the web. Many of our favorite sites work best for us due to not only their convenience and resource value, but also because of their security measures. In other words, we are at ease and feel good about the information we are accessing or problem we are resolving by using the specific site.
With so many security threats and breaches out there these days, though, many websites have had to add extra precautions when it comes to their users or customers choosing solid passwords. A certain length, special character usage, and a mix of numbers and letters are all possible rules. Selection instructions greatly vary from site to site, and oftentimes passwords eventually expire, requiring a reset based on changed rules.
Considering the disparity in guidelines across so many different websites used, it’s no wonder that at any given time, the average person now has 19 different passwords.1 Because these need to be updated periodically as well, it’d be nearly impossible for any person to keep all of that information straight. Some may jot down passwords, others may keep them safe in a Word document, but we’ve all been faced with not having the necessary information when needed, as we try to access an important site in a pinch. Opting for the “Forgot Password?” route is a possibility, but oftentimes requires several steps, and isn’t always necessarily quick and easy. Unfortunately, the process can actually negate the fast and available convenience we’ve come to depend on from the Web.
The good news is that now there is a way to actually get organized when it comes to efficient password use, and the method is as modern and convenient as the Internet itself. LastPass is an award-winning password manager that helps millions around the world solve password security problems. Now enabled for Intel® Atom™ Processor-based tablets for Android*, the app saves your passwords and gives you secure access from every computer and mobile device you may use.
A simple tool with sophisticated features, LastPass makes going online easier and safer, and supports all of your browsers, operating systems, and mobile devices. Remember only one password, and LastPass does the rest. Auto-login to your sites and sync your passwords everywhere you need them. LastPass makes it easy to see stored passwords, login to your mobile apps, generate new passwords, and access what you need to on-the-go, without delays or frustration.
By using leading encryption technology, LastPass implements AES 256-bit encryption with routinely-increased PBKDF2 interations, meaning optimal protection for the data users store. All sensitive data is encrypted and decrypted locally before syncing with the app, and your data stays accessible only to you.
Don’t let your growing password list bully you. Now you can truly get on top of the situation in a simple, technology-driven way. Make life easier when it comes to managing your passwords by downloading LastPass now: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lastpass.lpandroid.
[1]https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2014/10/17/average-person-has-19-passwords-but-1-in-3-dont-make-them-strong-enough/