![]() ![]() It can also sync and keep your passwords updated across all your devices via iCloud. Keychain stores and automatically fills in passwords and other secure information for you as you browse Safari and use third-party apps. As Apple’s inbuilt password manager for macOS and iOS, Keychain is designed to make everyday online tasks, from browsing Safari and connecting to Wi-Fi to making online purchases, far easier. When you enter a new password in Safari, you’ve probably seen iCloud Keychain pop up and ask if you’d like it to save it for use across all your devices. While this might feel like the path of least resistance, it’s exactly how you put your online security most at risk - a password breach with one company then means your accounts on all those others sites are now wide open to attack from cybercriminals. ![]() ![]() So, what most people do is reuse the same, easy-to-remember passwords across multiple websites and apps. Be honest - unless you have a photographic memory, it’s hard to remember all of the passwords you use to secure your online accounts without a little help.Įspecially if you’re in the habit of creating strong passwords (which you absolutely should be).
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