{"id":519957,"date":"2023-12-16T12:59:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T10:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=519957"},"modified":"2023-12-16T13:00:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T11:00:48","slug":"best-password-managers-to-protect-your-login-credentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/security\/519957-best-password-managers-to-protect-your-login-credentials.html","title":{"rendered":"Best password managers to protect your login credentials"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having secure and variable passwords can help keep your accounts protected from cybercriminals who attempt to access your credentials.<\/p>\n

However, several reputable password managers are available to South African residents, with some of the best being 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, NordPass, and Norton Password Manager.<\/p>\n

According to Forbes Advisor<\/a><\/strong>, the above five password managers were the best in the world as of December 2023.<\/p>\n

“Forbes Advisor evaluated the best password managers available today. We selected these options based on cost, features, usability and other factors,” it says.<\/p>\n

While more than five options are listed, we took the top five, each with a Forbes Advisor rating greater than 4.2 out of five.<\/p>\n

Norton Password Manager is the top-rated option with a score of 4.8 out of five stars, while Bitwarden takes fifth place with a score of 4.2<\/p>\n

Other notable password managers not included in our list are KeePass, Keeper, and LastPass.<\/p>\n

The top five password managers in the world are listed and briefly described below.<\/p>\n

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Norton Password Manager (4.8\/5)<\/h2>\n

Norton’s free-to-use password manager browser extension covers all the basics, including complex password creation, secure storage, and the ability to spot weaknesses in users’ login credentials.<\/p>\n

“Create new, hard-to-break passwords with one click with Password Generator. Update and save them easily with Autochange,” it says.<\/p>\n

The Norton Password Vault syncs across all registered devices, and credentials are secured using biometrics like Face ID and fingerprints for iOS and Android.<\/p>\n

In addition to mobile compatibility, Norton Password Manager supports various browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.<\/p>\n

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Editorial credit: monticello \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n

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NordPass (4.5\/5)<\/h2>\n

With prices from $1.79 (R33) per month over two years, NordPass offers a range of features that are critical to keeping your login credentials and payment information secure.<\/p>\n

NordPass’ key features include:<\/p>\n