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This is Terence, the Director of Operations of TeamPassword. Right now, more than ever, cybersecurity is critical for small businesses.
I&rsquo;m sure you&rsquo;ve seen the headlines about <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/the-biggest-data-breaches-of-2020">SolarWinds</a>, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/05/kaseya-hack-flood-ransomware/">Kaseya</a>, <a href="https://www.zdnet.com/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-microsoft-exchange-server-hack/">Microsoft Exchange</a>, and <a href="https://gizmodo.com/the-biggest-hacks-of-2021-so-far-1847157024">others</a>. That&rsquo;s terrifying, right? And worse, cyberattacks are likely to cause your business to fail - 60% of small companies go out of business within 12 months of a cybersecurity attack or breach.
Protecting you against cybercrime is what we live for. Every day we come to work and do the hard work to keep TeamPassword secure from attacks and working smoothly. We are continually working to improve the application and deliver you a fantastic experience.&nbsp;
This is why we are growing the team.
I joined TeamPassword in May after four years at Google. I worked with Google&rsquo;s internal cybersecurity Red Team but decided I wanted to join a startup and work on cybersecurity from the point of view of small companies. I&rsquo;ve been the Director of Operations for the last four months and have really enjoyed getting to know some of you. I look forward to continuing to serve you at TeamPassword. Say hi on <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/terencehbennett">LinkedIn</a>! :)
We need to bring in the best talent so we can tackle the cybersecurity problems being thrown at us every day. This is why we hired a new senior developer, Matthew Chigira. He comes to us from UXPin with a strong background in SaaS software development. He has jumped straight into the business application and is hard at work investigating and fixing some of the more thorny issues in the application. I'm certain you will notice the difference in the months to come.
Additionally, we need to ensure you can get the help when you need it. We&rsquo;ve also hired Jordyn Rivas to join our customer support and success team. In the months to come, you might find her on Intercom, on video calls, and in TeamPassword&rsquo;s how-to videos. This is part of our larger dedication to improve customer service wait times and improve overall customer service.
Protecting you against cybercrime is what we live for. Here at TeamPassword, we&rsquo;ve been busy hiring the best people we can get to ensure your data is secure and accessible.&nbsp;
- Terence, Director of Operations

TeamPassword: Growing the team

In healthcare, the phrase &ldquo;safety and security&rdquo; can refer to everything from health and well-being to physical, information, and data security. There is increasing attention for the last two topics in recent years. Worldwide, data security in the industry has become a key focus point for both regulators and practitioners.
The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iahss.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS)</a>&nbsp;is the leading authority in the field. Looking at best&nbsp;working practices and expert advice from IAHSS and others, this blog focuses on the concrete steps you can take to secure your health care systems and data.
Adopting TeamPassword security tools is the biggest single step you can take now to secure your health care data and shield yourself from consistently emerging threats. Try our&nbsp;<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bcms#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="follow noopener">14-day free trial</a>&nbsp;to see how it fits.
<h2>The Case for Improving Healthcare Security</h2>
Information security is one of the most pressing challenges faced in any organization. Businesses across multiple industries share some of the most&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/common-password-problems-faced-small-organizations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">common issues</a>. When it comes to health care, however, the stakes and consequences are higher than most.
Information concerning our health is something everyone wants to keep private and personal. Leaks and slips in such critical data can have devastating consequences.
In the United States, the<a href="https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/laws-regulations/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)</a>&nbsp;governs data privacy and security relating to medical information. Since 1996, HIPAA compliance has played an increasingly critical role in the industry.
Audit failures and penalties for regulatory violations can create severe costs and consequences for organizations. In Europe,&nbsp;<a href="https://gdpr.eu/what-is-gdpr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GDPR</a>&nbsp;serves a similar role in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/gdpr-was-it-really-a-big-deal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">enforcing and advocating for strong data security</a>.
<h2>Making the Time for Strong Health Care Security</h2>
While keeping on top of the details and conditions of regulatory compliance feels like a tall task&mdash;adequate security&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/5-tips-to-increase-security-for-your-remote-workforce" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in any conditions</a>&nbsp;is surprisingly&nbsp;easy in practice. Building good working practices and creating safe habits that last rapidly becomes easier than flying by the seat of your pants and doing things poorly or not doing them at all.
Using a strong password manager to access all your systems has been the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/what-does-ncsc-think-password-managers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leading industry advice</a>&nbsp;for many years now. Password managers such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TeamPassword</a>&nbsp;address and solve the most common data security issues and tackle the largest threats in healthcare data security.
Ideally, your password manager should create an environment that is easier to manage than manually remembering multiple logins and identities at once. The core idea is to reduce and eliminate complexity with a simple and organized system.
A good password manager should provide a helpful boost in both&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/features" target="_blank" rel="noopener">productivity</a>&nbsp;and safety. Your password manager should provide:
<ul>
<li>Secure Password Generation.&nbsp;Being able to create strong passwords on the fly for secure services</li>
<li>Global Accessibility.&nbsp;The ability to access your password manager from the browser, desktop, and mobile devices seamlessly and without interruption</li>
<li>Group Access.&nbsp;Securely share logins amongst a team or subset of team members. No more writing down&nbsp;obscure words on envelopes and sticky notes. Keep everyone up to date with secure access regardless of physical location</li>
<li>2-step verification.&nbsp;Added security measures that secure your password manager means all your services and applications stay secure against intrusion at once</li>
<li>Access Logs.&nbsp;Maintain a complete and accurate log of team members accessing, updating, and adding logins. Secure against future audits and access queries</li>
</ul>
How well a password manager fits into your working practices is one of the most critical factors in determining how well staff will use it. TeamPassword is easier, more robust, and more compliant than manual password management and memorization. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bcms#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14-day free trial</a>&nbsp;will demonstrate just how easily good practices make for strong security.
<h2>Healthcare Security and Safety in Practice</h2>
According to Verizon&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://enterprise.verizon.com/en-gb/resources/reports/dbir/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020 data breach report</a>, more than 80% of security breaches happened due to weak or stolen passwords. Historically, data owners and stakeholders have often been the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csoonline.com/article/3441220/marriott-data-breach-faq-how-did-it-happen-and-what-was-the-impact.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">last to know</a>&nbsp;when they have faced a breach.
For health care providers, this presents a huge target to easily and instantly boost data security.<a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/the-importance-of-having-a-secure-password-infographic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Secure passwords</a>&nbsp;simultaneously improve internal security and lend additional coverage to additional services too. When up against strong competitors in a challenging field, strong data security is, quite&nbsp;literally, invaluable.
Your first and last defense against both malicious attackers and accidental leaks should be TeamPassword security tools. A suite designed from the ground up to keep staff and patients on the right side of safe and secure.
<h2>Taking Control of Your Safety</h2>
There&rsquo;s never a bad time to sit down to review your security practices and polish up on your data security. It&rsquo;s far better that it happens today than in the aftermath of a major event or complete catastrophe. A strong password manager is the most impactful way to improve your security, and you can do it almost instantly for free. Discover the keys to securing your firm today with our&nbsp;<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bcms#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="follow noopener">14-day free trial</a>.

Learn about what Healthcare Security & Safety Week is and how TeamPassword can help you to keep Secure & Safe with your data. | TeamPassword

Learn about what Healthcare Security & Safety Week is and how TeamPassword can help you to keep Secure ...

Healthcare Security and Safety Week - the second week of October

As technology, platforms and online eco-systems continue to advance, controlling internet privacy and security are becoming more important than ever. With Choose Privacy week coming up in the first week of May, it&rsquo;s a good time to reflect on what you can do to improve internet privacy and security for your team.
Start improving your security now with a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bcms#signup/testimonial" rel="follow">free 14-day trial</a>.
<h2>Privacy Over Time</h2>
Over the last 20 years, the wealth of data being collected on each individual has massively increased. Starting with simple registrations for e-commerce and transactional sites, alongside primitive apps and tools. Over time, the need to identify and monetize users led to even the simplest sites, apps and tools requesting a wealth of data from their users. The data collected ranges from cookies which provide simple data around location, IP addresses and usage, through to first-, second-and third-party contextual data sharing (e.g., matching to Facebook and Google through an email address). Today, it&rsquo;s almost impossible to use any tool, site or service without identifying yourself, and this means hundreds of different logins and passwords, which cause their<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/common-password-problems-faced-small-organizations" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> own set of problems</a>. Add to this the dangers of malware, hacking and data breaches across the most trusted services, it&rsquo;s getting tougher to choose privacy options that truly secure your business.
<h2>How Secure Is Your Personal Information?</h2>
According to a <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2017/01/26/americans-and-cybersecurity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pew Research</a> poll, around half of Americans (49 percent) feel that their personal information is less secure than it was five years ago. This sense of unease is more than warranted. Now more than ever, teams must remember complex login details, read (and understand!) cookie consent statements on every site they visit and try to appreciate which sites are sharing their information, and why. This is made more complex by dispersed teams working remotely throughout most of 2020 and into 2021. A best-in-class <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">team password management tool</a> is a significant starting point, but there are additional ways to further increase internet privacy and security in 2021.
<h2>How You Can Keep Your Internet Privacy More Secure</h2>
<h3>Being search engine safe. </h3>
Check that the site you&rsquo;re using is running on a secure HTTPS:// page. All too often, search engines are being manipulated to send you to authentic-looking sites which will look genuine, but record your data and login information or even attempt to get you to buy something.
<h3>Use a team password manager.</h3>
Each member of your team must remember, store and use many passwords every day. We are all beyond using Password123, but people still use the same passwords repeatedly because it's easier. Using a password manager such as <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bcms#signup/testimonial" rel="follow">TeamPassword</a> can significantly increase digital privacy effectiveness. Either through securely sharing passwords, login information and data between your entire business or allowing individuals to create highly secure, unique passwords for each of their tools, platforms and services, all should be securely accessible through their browser.
<h3>Use two-step authentication. </h3>
Choose the privacy-enhancing<a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/one-time-passwords-vs-two-factor-authentication" rel="follow"> benefits of two-step verification</a> for all your tools, service and applications. These are relatively simple to set up, provide a host of options for developers and offering excellent cross-platform compatibility. Be mindful, however, to use a trustworthy developer for this type of product; such as TeamPassword.
<h3>Ensure your antivirus is up to date.</h3>
Whichever AV your business is using, make sure that all your users are running the latest version. Whether it&rsquo;s an off-the-shelf product or a wider security package, it is most effective when up to date.
<h3>Be wary of phishing attacks.</h3>
<a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/your-passwords-are-only-as-secure-as-your-teams" rel="follow">Phishing attacks</a> via email are becoming more and more common. These occasionally even feature personal information, names or client details encouraging you to click a link or perform a specific action. Take extra care by carefully reviewing the sender's email address, checking for unusual requests and language, or you may end up with malware or spyware on your machine.
<h3>A safe Wi-Fi environment.</h3>
Especially important if you have a distributed workforce; working from home, from coffee shops or other workspaces not subject to your business&rsquo; security control. Public Wi-Fi is commonly used to steal data and breach security, so ensure that routers are using the safest security protocol available. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or, even better, WPA2 are the best options.
<h3>Internet privacy protection on social media.</h3>
Make sure that your team uses caution when sharing personal information on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram or even LinkedIn. Hackers can easily use PII to answer security questions and gain access to your platforms, services and data. Also, look closely at the privacy settings of the social media sites you use and think &ldquo;does anyone really need to know this?&rdquo;
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Choose Privacy Week is a great opportunity to refresh the internet privacy and online security of your business. Using the tips mentioned here will ensure that you are more secure in the future. As ever, a great place to start would be to protect your passwords and generate ultra-secure new passwords your team can safely share and access. Take advantage of the <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14-day free trial from TeamPassword</a>, and start your internet privacy optimization journey today.

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Learn about "Choose Privacy Week" and how TeamPasswork can help you protect your privacy with the use of ...

Choose Privacy Week - The First Week of May

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Get rewarded for referring clients, colleagues, friends (and even frenemies) to TeamPassword. We all know a few friends who could use a little extra time in their day. Colleagues who could be more organized. Clients that could benefit from a boost in productivity. TeamPassword might be just what they need to get projects moving and start working more efficiently. For a limited time, share TeamPassword with your contacts using your personal link and we'll pay you $50 via PayPal for each referral who subscribes, and your friends will get a $50 credit towards their subscription. They can even start with our free 14-day trial and still receive the $50 credit once they decide to subscribe. Earning $50 has never been so easy! We'll keep track of which referrals subscribe and send you a notice every time a friend signs up for a TeamPassword plan. The more you share the more you earn, so send to friends and frenemies alike! Give the gift of time, receive the gift of cold hard cash. Trust us, your frenemies will thank you for it -- and you can laugh all the way to the bank! Muuaahahaa! &nbsp; To get in on the referral program action, send an email to: <a href="mailto:hello@teampassword.com">hello@teampassword.com</a> and we'll reply with your personal referral link so you can share it with the world. Keep sharing. Keep earning. It's as simple as that. Act soon! This $50/$50 Referral Program Offer is valid for a limited time. &nbsp;

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Cash Incentives: Customer Referral Program

Get rewarded for referring clients, colleagues, friends (and even frenemies) to TeamPassword. We all know a few friends who could use a little extra time, organization and productivity in their day. Colleagues who could be more organized. TeamPassword might be just what they need!

Companies use a shared password manager like TeamPassword every day for mission-critical logins: those essential tools and apps that keep the business functioning at its highest potential. But they're also sharing logins that make the office run smoother, improve employee morale and make it easier for their teams to collaborate and spend time (and eat) together-- proving that team password management isn't just for the boring stuff anymore! The average client manages 147 logins, but we also have agency teams that share over 1,500 logins using TeamPassword!Here are some fun logins that we see clients sharing. What "unusual" logins does your team share? Food: A hungry team is a cranky team and coordinating in-office lunches can be a real drag for the person having to go around jotting down orders. We often see companies sharing logins to make that lunch hour rush a bit less stressful. 

<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">BlueApron</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Chick-fil-a</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Chipotle</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Drizly</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">AmazonFresh</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Snack Box Subscriptions </li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Office Caterers</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Terra's Kitchen</li>
</ul>
</ul>
 Sports and Fun: Teams that play together stay together. Companies that invest time in extracurricular activities rank higher in employee satisfaction. And a happy employee means a more productive employee. Encourage team building with non-work related logins. 
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Fantasy football league </li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Office pools</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Baby and Wedding gift registries</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">WIFI credentials for connecting to drones and cameras</li>
</ul>
</ul>
 News and Reading: A well-informed employee makes better decisions. Keep employees up to date on world news, literature, and cultural happenings. 
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Economist.com</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">The New Yorker </li>
</ul>
</ul>
 Travel: Traveling for work doesn't have to be a burden. With all of the travel apps and services available today, booking your next work trip can be easy (and dare we say, exciting?!) Add logins that help streamline the travel process--and never miss out on those travel points. 
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">AirBnB</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Kayak</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Expedia</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Flightnetwork.com</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">AAA</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Hostelworld</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">AirAsia</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Lufthansa </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Corporate apartments</li>
</ul>
</ul>
 Swag Vendors: Planning a company party? Coordinating a conference? These types of logins make it easy to store creative materials, like company logos, for when you need to print t-shirts or signage on the fly. 
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Vistaprint</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Sticker Mule</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Shutterfly</li>
</ul>
</ul>
 Office supplies: Never run out of printer ink before your presentation again! 
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Amazon</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">OfficeDepot</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Staples </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Adobe</li>
</ul>
</ul>
 At TeamPassword we're currently sharing 378 logins and adding more every day. Here are some of the interesting logins that our team shares: 'cuz all work and no play make techies a very dull group.... 
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">TeamRun</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">ArtBMA</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">AwardWallet</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">B&amp;H</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Boingo</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">MLB.com</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Breckenridge.com</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">CapitalBikeShare</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">CrateAndBarrel</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">EZPass</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">REI</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Scubaearth</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Whitney.org </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">eBay</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">1800Flowers</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Barkbox</li>
</ul>
</ul>

Companies use a shared password manager like TeamPassword for mission-critical logins that keep the business functioning.

Companies use a shared password manager like TeamPassword every day for mission-critical logins: those essential tools and apps ...

Sharing Passwords for Fun

Companies use a shared password manager like TeamPassword every day for mission-critical logins: those essential tools and apps that keep the business functioning at its highest potential. But they're also sharing logins that make the office run smoother, improve employee morale and make it easier for their teams to collaborate and spend time (and eat) together-- proving that team password management isn't just for the boring stuff anymore!

Here at TeamPassword we help over 14,000 customers worldwide securely manage their passwords and keep their businesses functioning at the highest level. This customer database provides a unique insight into the popular tools, apps, and systems that top marketers, startups, and tech giants rely on to keep their projects moving efficiently. On average, our clients are managing 147 system logins using TeamPassword. (That's a lot of passwords to keep track of!) The more logins you add on TeamPassword, the more time you will save and the easier it becomes to collaborate across teams. We analyzed data from our 14,000 worldwide users to identify the top 30 marketing tools they rely on every day. Which of these tools do you use? If you're not familiar with these tools maybe you should be! At TeamPassword we're dedicated to helping you be more productive; in a busy workday, we understand that every minute counts. In a May 2017 survey, we learned that our Digital Marketing customers are saving an average of 120 minutes when onboarding new employees and clients by using TeamPassword. What could you accomplish with an extra 2 hours in your schedule? Perhaps you'd like to use a few of those extra minutes to exercise your brain? We hid the top 30 marketing tools in a word search to give you a break from the daily grind. *Studies have found that word searches and other puzzles help improve cognition, memory, focus and expand vocabulary. When we complete a task - like finding all the words in our marketing tools puzzle - we get a satisfying surge of dopamine from the brain. Maintaining a healthy dopamine flow helps keep us motivated in other areas of our lives. So refresh yourself with a little playtime - you've earned it after saving all those valuable minutes by using TeamPassword! <a href="https://blog.teampassword.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TeamPassword-Word-Search.pdf">TeamPassword Word Search</a> TeamPassword allows you to store, manage and share access to the apps, services, and tools your team needs to save time and keep projects moving smoothly. <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup">Click here to start your free 14-day trial</a>, and decide for yourself how to spend all your extra time!

Here at TeamPassword we help over 14,000 customers worldwide securely manage their passwords and keep their businesses functioning at the hi

Here at TeamPassword we help over 14,000 customers worldwide securely manage their passwords and keep their businesses functioning ...

Take a Break with Our Top Marketing Tools Word Search

Here at TeamPassword we help over 14,000 customers worldwide securely manage their passwords and keep their businesses functioning at the highest level. This customer database provides a unique insight into the popular tools, apps, and systems that top marketers, startups, and tech giants rely on to keep their projects moving ...

Learn what to do if you forgot your Facebook password and how to use TeamPassword to make sure you never forget a password again.

Learn what to do if you forgot your Facebook password and how to use TeamPassword to make sure ...

What To Do If You Forgot Your Old Facebook Login

What To Do If You Forgot Your Old Facebook Login | TeamPassword

In an increasingly digital world, we&rsquo;re switching more and more of our daily lives over to the Internet. While this brave new world is exciting and convenient, it&rsquo;s not without its problems.&nbsp;
The issue of unsafe passwords has been around for a while. But have you ever thought about where and how to store them?
Most of us have several passwords, and we&rsquo;re encouraged to never duplicate them. Some people simply write them all down on a piece of paper &mdash; which is fraught with danger. But others store their passwords electronically.
As you&rsquo;re about to find out, not all electronic systems of password storage are <a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/10-things-you-need-to-do-to-keep-passwords-safe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">safe</a>. Here are five of the most dangerous ways to store your passwords.&nbsp;
But before we begin:
Avoid bad idea passwords and dangerous storage methods with TeamPassword. This advanced <a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/why-you-need-a-password-manager" target="_blank" rel="noopener">password manager</a> features a selection of security features, including password encryption and two-step verification. Sign up for a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" rel="follow">free trial</a> today.&nbsp;

<h2>1. Email</h2>
Have you ever emailed yourself a password to ensure you&rsquo;re never without it? Great idea, right? Actually, emailing yourself your passwords is a really bad idea, and here&rsquo;s why:
<ul>
<li>Emails are usually sent in plain text. Without encryption, your passwords are susceptible if your email account is ever compromised.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Unsafe passwords sent via email often pass through several systems and servers. There&rsquo;ll also be a copy in your sent folder. If someone else can access your email account, your passwords become vulnerable.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Some email platforms store data locally on a drive. If someone steals your computer, phone, or tablet, your passwords become vulnerable.</li>
</ul>
A really bad idea for passwords is to send them via email &mdash; either to yourself or someone else. <a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/have-i-been-hacked-how-to-know-for-sure" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hackers </a>and scammers are more resourceful than ever, and they can often steal your information before you realize you&rsquo;ve been compromised.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s tempting to send a quick email to yourself containing unsafe passwords when you sign up for new online services. For the sake of an extra minute or two, don&rsquo;t give fraudsters easy access to your accounts. Use an encrypted email vault to safeguard all your passwords.&nbsp;
<h2>2. Online Documents</h2>
A lot of people like the convenience of saving crucial information using online document systems such as Google Docs. But this is a bad idea for passwords, as these systems are designed for text &mdash; not sensitive data.
Yes, a password might protect your online document manager from unauthorized access. But what happens if that password is compromised? Many document software platforms don&rsquo;t offer encryption, two-step verification, or even the most basic security measures.&nbsp;
If you use online documents regularly, you&rsquo;re probably accessing your account on a regular basis &mdash; across several devices. What happens if you step away for a moment to buy a coffee, speak to a friend, or use the bathroom?
A criminal can access an unattended online document platform in seconds. And if this happens, it doesn't take a lot of effort to steal your unsafe passwords.&nbsp;
<h2>3. Instant Messaging Service</h2>
Instant messaging services provide us with a convenient way of staying in touch with friends and family. WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat were designed for private online conversations &mdash; not for storing passwords.
People who store their passwords on these apps do so because they believe they&rsquo;re fully encrypted. While that&rsquo;s often the case, it&rsquo;s important to remember that instant messaging services are often left open and operating in the background.
Imagine someone picks up your phone while you&rsquo;re not paying attention. If you left your device unlocked, that person would be able to access your password in seconds.
It&rsquo;s always a bad idea when passwords are stored on instant messaging services. By nature, these apps are designed to operate in the background &mdash; alerting you when someone sends a message. And because they&rsquo;re open, anyone with the device in their hand might be able to steal your unprotected passwords.&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t fall into the trap of utilizing bad ideas for password storage. Sign up for a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">free trial</a> with TeamPassword, and give your unsafe passwords the protection they require.
<h2>4. Online Note-taker</h2>
Developers design online note-takers for everyday lists and reminders. While they&rsquo;re great for creating to-do and shopping lists, they&rsquo;re not so good for storing unsafe passwords.&nbsp;
An app such as Apple Notes is easy to use, accessible, and convenient. But it doesn&rsquo;t offer two-step authentication, encryption, or any sophisticated form of security.&nbsp;
If your computer or mobile device is unlocked, your saved passwords are vulnerable. In many cases, a criminal would simply need to open the app to gain access to your sensitive information.&nbsp;
OK, you might be extra vigilant when it comes to keeping your phone or computer locked. But hackers are resourceful, and they&rsquo;re very good at discovering unsafe passwords. Once they access your phone, any passwords stored in your note-taking app become vulnerable.&nbsp;
<h2>5. On a Non-Password-Protected Device</h2>
Of all the bad ideas for passwords, storing them on non-password-protected devices is about the worst. You might think that your tablet or laptop never leaves your side. But if your device is ever stolen, you&rsquo;ve given the criminals the easiest possible opportunity to access your saved passwords.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re determined to store passwords on a physical device &mdash; which is never a good idea &mdash; make sure the device password is a complex combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. And it should contain at least 12 characters.&nbsp;
<h2>Use TeamPassword for Extra Protection</h2>
Remembering and safely storing a dozen or more passwords isn&rsquo;t a simple task. By locking away all your passwords in a digital vault, you get maximum protection and easy access.&nbsp;
TeamPassword offers a range of <a href="https://www.teampassword.com/security" target="_blank" rel="noopener">security features</a> &mdash; designed to keep your passwords safe. Offering two-step authentication and encryption, this powerful protection system solves the problem of unsafe passwords with ease. Sign up for a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">free trial</a> to see these exciting features for yourself.&nbsp;

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Top 5 Dangerous Ways to Store Your Passwords

Password encryption is essential to store user credentials stored in a database securely. Without password encryption, anyone accessing a user database on a company's servers (including hackers) could easily view any stored passwords.
Even a strong 32-character password created using a <a href="https://teampassword.com/password-generator">secure password generator</a> is useless without password-encryption! If someone can read your password on a server, they can use it simply by copy/pasting it&mdash;no matter how long or complicated the password might be!
Encryption scrambles your password before saving it on the server. So, if someone hacks the server, instead of finding password123, they find a random series of letters and numbers.
In this article, we're going to explore the world of password encryption, why <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/tips-and-tricks-to-create-a-strong-password">strong passwords matter</a>, and how you can practice better password management!
<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">TeamPassword</a> is the password management solution for small businesses! Create, store, and share login credentials safely with employees, contractors, and clients. <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">Sign up for a 14-day free trial</a> today!
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<li><a href="#understandingpasswordencryption" rel="follow">Understanding Password Encryption</a></li>
<li><a href="#howdoespasswordencryptionwork" rel="follow">How Does Password Encryption Work?</a></li>
<li><a href="#5commonpasswordencryptionmethods" rel="follow">5 Common Password Encryption Methods</a></li>
<li><a href="#whystrongpasswordsmatter" rel="follow">Why Strong Passwords Matter</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="understandingpasswordencryption">Understanding Password Encryption</h2>
To explain password encryption effectively, we must first grasp the language. Several terms might be unfamiliar, so here is a quick intro to password encryption terminology.
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Key: Used to lock and unlock passwords using a random string of bits. You get private and public keys that crypt and decrypt data differently, but we won't get too deep in the weeds with keys!</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Bits: A logical state with one of two possible values, including 1/0, true/false, yes/no, or on/off as typical examples.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Block (block cipher): A deterministic algorithm operating on fixed-length groups of bits, called blocks.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hash function: The algorithm that uses the key to create password encryption and decryption. A hash function is essentially a piece of code that runs every time someone saves a password or logs into an application.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hash: A random series of numbers and letters representing your password. The hash function uses your hash instead of the raw password for authentication.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Salt: Additional letters and numbers appended to the hash</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="howdoespasswordencryptionwork">How Does Password Encryption Work?</h2>
When you save a new password, a hash function creates a hash version and saves that on the server.&nbsp;
Every time you log in using your password, the hash function recreates the hash to see if it matches what's stored. If the hashes match, the algorithm passes the authentication and logs you in.&nbsp;
For example:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Original password: Pa$$w0rd123</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hashed password: 6AF1CE202340​FE71BDB914AD5357​E33A6982A63B</li>
</ul>
While this might seem secure, simple hashed passwords aren't hack-proof.
The hash function only creates a unique hash for each password, not each user. So, if multiple users have the password, Pa$$w0rd123, the hash will be exactly the same.
To overcome this encryption vulnerability, engineers salt passwords so each hash is unique, even if the passwords are identical.
<h3>How Salt Works</h3>
A salt appends a unique value of 8 bytes (16 characters) to the password before the hash function creates a hash. This way, even identical passwords are unique before the hash function.
For example:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Two identical passwords: Pa$$w0rd123</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Salt value one: E1F53135E559C253</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Salt value two: 84B03D034B409D4E</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Password one before hash: Pa$$w0rd123E1F53135E559C253</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Password two before hash: Pa$$w0rd12384B03D034B409D4E</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Password one hashed value (SHA256): 72AE25495A7981​C40622D49F9A52E4F15​65C90F048F59027BD9​C8C8900D5C3D8</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Password two hashed value (SHA256): B4B6603ABC670​967E99C7E7F1389E40​CD16E78AD38EB1468E​C2AA1E62B8BED3A</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="5commonpasswordencryptionmethods">5 Common Password Encryption Methods</h2>
<h3>1. Data Encryption Standard (DES)</h3>
While applications no longer use Data Encryption Standard (DES), it's important to mention this password encryption method because of its history and influence on more secure modern standards.
IBM developed DES as a 56-bit encryption technology in the early 1970s. The NSA adopted and improved DES before it was approved worldwide as the encryption standard.
However, since the late 70s, hackers have been able to break DES encrypted passwords. In 1999, ethical hackers managed to break a DES key in under 24 hours.&nbsp;
To make DES more secure, engineers created Triple DES and later Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), which we still use today.
<h3>2. Triple DES</h3>
Triple DES uses three 56-bit keys (blocks) to create 168-bit encryption (some security experts argue that Triple DES is only 112 bits strong). Although Triple-DES is slowly being phased out, many financial institutions still use it to encrypt ATM PINs.
<h3>3. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)</h3>
AES is the new encryption standard&mdash;trusted by the United States Government and many other prominent organizations globally. At 128 bits, AES is sufficiently secure, but most organizations prefer heavy-duty 256-bit encryption.
At <a href="https://teampassword.com/security">TeamPassword</a>, we use 256-bit encryption to store passwords, ensuring the highest levels of security for our clients. We're also a <a href="https://teampassword.com/security">secure hosting provider</a> holding multiple security accreditations.
Hackers can only break an AES encrypted password through a brute-force attack&mdash;trying password combinations to find the right one.
To counter brute-force attacks, applications will lock an account after a certain number of attempts or use tools like Google's reCAPTURE.
<h3>4. Blowfish</h3>
American cryptographer, Bruce Schneier, designed Blowfish in 1993 as an antidote to the weak DES encryption. Blowfish uses a 64-bit block and variable key length of 32 to 448 bits.
Although Blowfish is more robust than its DES predecessor, the 64-bit block is still vulnerable to attacks, most commonly birthday attacks&mdash;a cryptographic attack that exploits the mathematics behind the algorithm.
To solve Blowfish vulnerabilities, engineers created Twofish in 1998 (128-bit blocks with 256-bit keys) and Threefish in 2008 (256, 516, 1024-bit blocks with 256, 516, 1024-bit keys).
<h3>5. Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA)</h3>
RSA is one of the oldest and widely used to transfer data securely. The encryption works with two keys, two large prime numbers, and an additional auxiliary value.
Due to the complicated encrypting and decrypting process, there is no known method for breaking RSA encryption.&nbsp;
Although widely used for transferring data, RSA is slow and not suitable for password encryption.
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<h2 id="whystrongpasswordsmatter">Why Strong Passwords Matter</h2>
Password encryption can only prevent criminals from viewing saved credentials stored on a server&mdash;but cannot prevent hackers from guessing weak/commonly used passwords. If you <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/colonial-pipeline-ransomware-attack-dont-reuse-passwords">reuse the same password for multiple accounts</a>, this also puts you at risk!
Encryption is most effective when users create robust, unique passwords for every account. For example, a random 32-character password with letters, numbers, and special characters hashed and salted is near impossible to guess or decode, even using a computer!
In another scenario, let's assume you have a strong 32-character password, but you use it for every account. If hackers manage to steal that password, they have access to every account using the same credentials! Your strong password is effectively useless.
<h3>Improving Your Password Management</h3>
Now that you understand password encryption and the associated vulnerabilities, you can see why strong passwords are essential.
Effective password management is crucial to protect yourself against cyberattacks or in the highly likely event of a data breach where hackers steal your credentials.
Criminals are after the low-hanging fruit&mdash;people who use weak passwords!
5 tips for creating stronger passwords:
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Create strong passwords for every account. The easiest way to do this is using a password generator. <a href="https://teampassword.com/password-generator">TeamPassword has a free password generator</a> anyone can use to create passwords from 12-32 characters using uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters. We recommend creating passwords as long as the application will allow.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Never create passwords shorter than eight characters, with 12 being our recommended minimum.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Never reuse the same password for multiple accounts.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Never create passwords with your name, family member's names, or pet's names. With social media, this information is freely available. Criminals can add those names to algorithms for brute-force attacks.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Don't store passwords in digital notepads or spreadsheets. We recommend using a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">password manager like TeamPassword</a> to create and store your credentials.</li>
</ol>
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<h2>Why You Need a Password Manager like TeamPassword</h2>
We have so many accounts these days; it's almost impossible to create unique, memorable, secure passwords for each one. A password manager solves this problem.
Instead of remembering the credentials for every account, you only need to memorize the one to log into your password manager.&nbsp;
TeamPassword keeps all of your credentials safely stored and encrypted, so you never have to memorize a password again. Instead of entering your credentials, you use one of TeamPassword's browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, and Safari) to log into accounts.
<h3>Built for Teams</h3>
TeamPassword's best feature is its ability to share credentials with team members securely. Instead of sharing passwords, you provide access through TeamPassword.&nbsp;
Employees <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">use TeamPassword</a> to log in, meaning you never share raw passwords&mdash;no more worrying about unauthorized access or sharing.
You can create groups in TeamPassword to share access with employees, clients, contractors, and freelancers. When someone no longer needs access, remove them from the group with a single click. No need to change passwords every time someone leaves a project!
<h3>Built-In Password Generator</h3>
TeamPassword features a built-in secure password manager so you can create robust passwords for every account. TeamPassword also ensures you never reuse the same credentials so that you won't fall victim to credential stuffing attacks!
With a built-in password generator, you can change passwords regularly, and TeamPassword will update the new credentials for all users!
<h3>Monitor Login Activity</h3>
TeamPassword's activity log keeps track of every action across all of your accounts&mdash;logins, password changes, new team members, sharing access, and more.
You can also set up email notifications for all TeamPassword actions so that you can react fast to any suspicious activity.
<h3>Get Your Free TeamPassword Trial</h3>
Password encryption is not enough to protect your business from password vulnerabilities! You need a robust password manager like TeamPassword to create, store, and share credentials securely.
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<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">Sign up for a 14-day free trial</a> and let TeamPassword secure your company's digital assets.

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