Password managers as defense against keyloggers; here’s why:
Password managers as defense against keyloggers; here’s why:
- Encrypted Storage: Password managers securely store your passwords in an encrypted format. This means even if a keylogger captures your keystrokes, it won't be able to decipher your passwords.
- Autofill Functionality: You don't have to manually type your passwords. The password manager fills in the login credentials for you. Since you're not typing your passwords, keyloggers won't be able to capture them.
- Random Password Generation: Password managers often include a feature to generate strong, random passwords for your accounts. Since you're not manually creating these passwords, keyloggers can't intercept them during the generation process.
- Single Master Password: While you do need to remember one master password to access your password manager, you only need to type it once. Once logged in, the password manager handles the rest of the authentication process for you.
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Even if a keylogger somehow captures your master password, they would still need the second factor (usually a code sent to your phone or generated by an authenticator app) to access your password vault.
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Caitlin Joyce (CaitlinG) Galanza |
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Created: April 10 2024 | Updated: on 4/10/24