We've all been there. You're trying to create a password for a new account that meets the numerous parameters of a strong password.
By the time you add a symbol, a number, and upper- and lowercase characters, you've probably got a phrase that's impossible to remember. And that's just for one account.
Fortunately, password managers have emerged as a convenient solution to this problem. This type of software enables you to generate, store, and autofill unique passwords for all your accounts, without having to commit them to memory.
"Password managers are unique in that most security measures make your life a little bit more difficult, [but] a password manager does not," says Anne Cutler, VP of global communications at Keeper Security.
Password managers are a fundamental tool for enhancing your online security and making your life simpler. But they are not a completely foolproof solution and do have some limitations that you should be aware of.
Here's a breakdown of how password managers can -- and can't -- protect you.
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What a password manager service protects you from
A good password management software can protect you from quite a lot of threats. This is important because passwords are the key to your online life, financial resources and even your very identity.
Here's what a password manager can protect you from:
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