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Passwords
100 questions
How to create a strong password?
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At least 16 characters.
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Letters, numbers, symbols.
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Passphrases: correct-horse-battery-staple.
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Unique for each service.
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Use a password manager.
Which password manager to choose?
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Bitwarden — free, open source.
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1Password — paid, convenient.
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KeePassXC — local, offline.
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LastPass — security issues, not recommended.
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Browser managers — only for basic use.
What is 2FA?
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Two-factor authentication.
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Password + code from phone.
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TOTP apps: Authy, Google Authenticator.
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Hardware keys: YubiKey — the most secure.
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SMS — the least secure (SIM-swapping).
How to check for password leaks?
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Have I Been Pwned (haveibeenpwned.com).
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Built-in browser checks.
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Bitwarden Reports.
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In case of leak — change your password immediately.
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Enable notifications about new leaks.
What are passkeys?
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Replacing passwords with cryptography.
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Biometry or PIN for confirmation.
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Resistant to phishing.
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Support in iOS, Android, Windows.
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Gradually being adopted on websites.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
Start with requirements: what should work, what are the constraints in budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
Practice for “Passwords”: create a checklist (installation, setup, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of “mystical” problems.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
Answer for “Passwords”: updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
For “Passwords”: it’s useful to find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: question №10
If the question is about “Passwords”, start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
For “Passwords” it’s better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should bring measurable benefits.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
Start with requirements: what should work, what are the constraints in budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
Practice for "Passwords": create a checklist (installation, setup, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of "mystical" problems.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
Answer about "Passwords": updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: question №15
For "Passwords" it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
If the question is about "Passwords", start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
For "Passwords" it is better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
On the topic of "Passwords" start with requirements: what should work, what are the constraints on budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
Practice for "Passwords": create a checklist (installation, setup, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of "mystical" problems.
Passwords: question №20
Answer about "Passwords": updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
For "Passwords" it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
If the question is about "Passwords", start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
For 'Passwords' it's better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
Start with requirements on 'Passwords': what should work, what are the constraints regarding budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: question №25
Practice for 'Passwords': create a checklist (installation, configuration, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of 'mystical' problems.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
Answer on 'Passwords': updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
For 'Passwords' it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
If the question is about 'Passwords', start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. It saves hours.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
For 'Passwords' it's better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: question №30
Start with requirements on 'Passwords': what should work, what are the constraints regarding budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
Practice for 'Passwords': create a checklist (installation, configuration, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of 'mystical' problems.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
Answer on 'Passwords': updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for breaches?
For 'Passwords', it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
If the question is about 'Passwords', start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: question №35
For 'Passwords', it is better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
Regarding 'Passwords', start with requirements: what should work, what are the constraints on budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
Practice for 'Passwords': create a checklist (installation, setup, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of 'mysterious' problems.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for breaches?
Answer about 'Passwords': updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
For 'Passwords', it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: question №40
If the question is about 'Passwords', start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
Regarding 'Passwords', it is better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
Regarding 'Passwords', start with requirements: what should work, what are the constraints on budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
Practice for "Passwords": create a checklist (installation, setup, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of "mystical" problems.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
Answer about "Passwords": updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: question №45
For "Passwords" it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
If the question is about "Passwords", start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
For "Passwords" it is better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
On the topic of "Passwords" start with requirements: what should work, what are the constraints on budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
Practice for "Passwords": create a checklist (installation, setup, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of "mystical" problems.
Passwords: question №50
Answer about "Passwords": updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
For "Passwords" it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
If the question is about "Passwords", start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
For 'Passwords', it's better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
Start with requirements for 'Passwords': what should work, what are the constraints in terms of budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: question №55
Practice for 'Passwords': create a checklist (installation, configuration, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of 'mystical' problems.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
Answer for 'Passwords': updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
For 'Passwords', it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
If the question is about 'Passwords', start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
For 'Passwords', it's better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: question №60
Start with requirements for 'Passwords': what should work, what are the constraints in terms of budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
Practice for 'Passwords': create a checklist (installation, configuration, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of 'mystical' problems.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
Answer for 'Passwords': updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for breaches?
For 'Passwords', it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
If the question is about 'Passwords', start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: question №65
For 'Passwords', it is better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
On the topic of 'Passwords', start with requirements: what should work, what are the constraints on budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
Practice for 'Passwords': create a checklist (installation, setup, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of 'mystical' problems.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for breaches?
Answer on 'Passwords': updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
For 'Passwords', it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: question №70
If the question is about 'Passwords', start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
For 'Passwords', it is better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
On the topic of 'Passwords', start with requirements: what should work, what are the constraints on budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
Practice for "Passwords": create a checklist (installation, setup, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of "mystical" problems.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
Answer regarding "Passwords": updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: question №75
For "Passwords" it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
If the question is about "Passwords", start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
For "Passwords" it is better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
On the topic of "Passwords" start with requirements: what should work, what are the constraints on budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
Practice for "Passwords": create a checklist (installation, setup, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of "mystical" problems.
Passwords: question №80
Answer regarding "Passwords": updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
For "Passwords" it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
If the question is about "Passwords", start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
For 'Passwords', it's better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
Start with requirements on 'Passwords': what should work, what are the constraints in terms of budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: question №85
Practice for 'Passwords': create a checklist (installation, configuration, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of 'mystical' problems.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
Answer on 'Passwords': updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
For 'Passwords', it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
If the question is about 'Passwords', start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
For 'Passwords', it's better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: question №90
Start with requirements on 'Passwords': what should work, what are the constraints in terms of budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
Practice for 'Passwords': create a checklist (installation, configuration, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of 'mystical' problems.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
Answer on 'Passwords': updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
For 'Passwords', it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
If the question is about 'Passwords', start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.
Passwords: question №95
For 'Passwords', it is better to use simple, supported solutions. Complexity should provide measurable benefits.
Passwords: how to store passwords in a manager and what to do with the master password?
Regarding 'Passwords', start with requirements: what should work, what are the constraints on budget/performance/security. Then choose a solution.
Passwords: how to set up 2FA/TOTP and backup codes?
Practical for 'Passwords': create a checklist (installation, setup, backup, updates) and go through it once — this reduces the number of 'mystical' problems.
Passwords: how to respond to leaks and where to check for compromise?
Answer about 'Passwords': updates and backups are more important than fine-tuning. Automate backups and enable 2FA.
Passwords: how to switch to passkeys and how to back them up?
For 'Passwords', it is useful to: find the original source (documentation, release notes) and reproduce the problem with a minimal example.
Passwords: question №100
If the question is about 'Passwords', start with diagnostics: log, version, reproduction steps. This saves hours.