PSA: A family account hack pushed me to fix my passwords
In my experience, weak passwords can cause real trouble. My cousin had her Instagram account taken over a while ago because she used something simple like her pet's name. The people who got in posted spam links and sent weird messages to everyone she knows. It took her days to get control back, and it was pretty stressful for her. That got me checking my own passwords, and I realized mine weren't much better. I started using a password manager to make and store longer, random passwords for each site. It felt confusing at first, but now I'm used to it and feel more secure. Your mileage may vary, but for me, it was a wake-up call. What tips do you have for keeping passwords safe without going crazy?