Want to stay safe on the Internet? It's time to rethink all your passwords.
That's what David Kennedy did. He's a security researcher and "ethical
hacker," and remembers only one: It unlocks a password vault, an
encrypted database that stores dozens of his other passwords. Each one
ranges from 30 to 50 characters long. 
"Even if hackers got access, it's protected and encrypted and keeps
it in encrypted format," said Kennedy, who has the tech skills to crack
passwords easily.
Web security tools are increasingly in focus as people scramble to change their passwords following a software bug called Heartbleed, which enabled security holes on sites thought to be secure.
Along with strong passwords and safe password storage, Kennedy also
says 2-factor verification is a must for anyone signing in to a website.
With this process, you enter your regular password, but that triggers a
text message or a phone call with an additional code you must enter
before signing on.
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