We have previously looked at the importance of passwords for keeping details secure, so to delve into this topic further, we’re exploring the importance of using a variety of passwords to optimise your online security.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of being more mindful about physical security than of online security. Leaving you house or car unlocked, or choosing not to set a code to enter your office building seem like poor security choices to make and we would never decide to take these actions. However, you must bear in mind that many of your most important details are accessible online – people might even be able to get into your bank account.

The safest way to operate online is to have a different password for every site that you use. If you begin to duplicate passwords and somebody is able to find yours out via a low-security site, then they’ll also be able to gain access to the higher security ones. Ensure that you generate strong passwords for each online account that you have, and be wary of allowing you browser to remember them. It’s easy to reveal stored passwords by going into the settings, so no matter how many different passwords you have, it’s easy for anybody who uses your computer to find all of them out through the click of a button.