Use a password manager to generate and store long, random passwords for every account. Aim for at least 16 characters with a mix of character types and never reuse them.
- Never reuse passwords between important accounts (email, banking, cloud storage).
- Prefer randomly generated passwords or passphrases over "creative" patterns.
- Turn on two‑factor authentication wherever it's offered.
- Update weak or reused passwords starting with email and financial accounts.
- If you are in the Apple or Google ecosystem, use the built‑in password and passkey managers (iCloud Keychain or Google Password Manager) instead of typing passwords by hand.