Using the same password across multiple websites may seem convenient, but it can turn a single breach into a much bigger problem.
Imagine you sign up for a website using your email address and password. If that website is hacked and the data is leaked, attackers will often try the same credentials on your email account, social media profiles, shopping sites, and even financial services.
This is why a breach at a seemingly unimportant website can lead to the compromise of much more sensitive accounts.
To protect yourself, use a different password for each important account and consider using a password manager. That way, if one password is exposed, the rest of your accounts remain secure.
