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April 2022

Where to store your 1Password Emergency Kit

In case of emergency – that is, forgetting your login for 1Password, or someone else needing to get in – the 1Password Emergency Kit can truly save the day. This short and sweet document keeps all the necessary details for getting into your account in one place. But you shouldn’t need to break glass to retrieve it (which is a huge pain to clean up, not to mention dangerous). Here’s how to keep your Emergency Kit both safe and accessible.

Random but Memorable - Episode 9.3: Best Of Guests Special

Love a good security tip? We've got you covered in this episode as we round up the very best security advice from our past expert guests. We also talk about the MailChimp data breach and the UK teens behind the infamous LAPSUS$ hacking group, in this week's Watchtower Weekly. Plus, we have some fun conjuring up password-related movie titles – coming soon to a theater near you… 🍿🎬 🏰

How to convince your friends, family, and peers to start using a password manager

One of the many values of 1Password is that we make it faster and easier to use strong, unique passwords everywhere online. That’s great if you already have a good handle on why password strength matters for online security. But we know that not everyone does.

Is it safe to write down your passwords?

Very few people can memorize all of their passwords – especially if they’re using unique ones for each account. Many solve this problem by embracing a password manager like 1Password, while others turn to pen and paper. The latter could be a tiny notebook, a whiteboard on their office wall, or an array of sticky notes attached to their PC monitor.

How to keep your home Wi-Fi network secure

From smartphones to smart fridges, the Internet of Things is producing more and more devices that are meant to be connected to a Wi-Fi network. The average household was expected to own 50 connected devices in 2021, up from just 10 devices the year before. With so many gadgets living on your home network, it’s never been more important to ramp up your Wi-Fi security.

Random but Memorable - Episode 9.2: Minority Report Super Computer with David Bader

This week we discover the real-world capabilities of supercomputers in cybersecurity and how data analysis can uncover insider threats with Distinguished Professor David Bader. We also wind back the clock and look at how far computing has come, from David's work building the first ever Linux supercomputer to the revolutionary chip inside the PlayStation 3. 🎮 🖥