Welcome back to The Padlock Playbook, your friendly guide to understanding security without the jargon. So far, we’ve sent secret notes in lockboxes, avoided leaky juice boxes, and passed club security.
Now, it’s time to talk about one of the oldest and most personal tools of security: your password.
Think of Your Password Like a Toothbrush
You wouldn’t share your toothbrush with a stranger, right? (At least, we hope not.) The same rule applies to passwords.
A password is something you use every day — it keeps your personal stuff personal. It might not look glamorous, but when you take good care of it, it protects your digital health.
The Three Rules of Password Hygiene
- Don’t Share It Your toothbrush is yours. So is your password. Never hand it out — not to coworkers, not to friends, not even to tech support pretending to “verify your account.”
- Change It Regularly Just like you replace your toothbrush after some time, update your passwords now and then — especially if you suspect something’s off. Data breaches happen all the time, and it’s better to be safe than sorry.
- Keep It Clean Don’t let your password get messy or weak. “123456” and “password1” are like using a used toothbrush you found at the bus stop. Gross — and dangerous. Use a password manager to generate and remember strong, unique passwords for you.
Bonus: Electric Toothbrushes Are Cool
In the same way an electric toothbrush makes your routine easier, tools like password managers and multi-factor authentication make password hygiene effortless. They don’t replace your care — they enhance it.
Good password habits aren’t old-fashioned; they’re timeless hygiene for your digital life.
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