Week 4: Password Managers

Password Managers If you reuse passwords, your security is an illusion. The reality: Billions of passwords leak every year. When smallforum.com gets hacked, attackers try those leaked passwords on Gmail, banks, and every major service. If you reused that password, your accounts are compromised. The average person has 100+ online accounts. You cannot remember 100 unique, strong passwords. You need a password manager. This week, you’ll set up a password manager—software that generates and stores unique passwords for every account. You’ll never reuse a password again. ...

January 5, 2026 · 10 min · Cypherpunk School