This blog is a place to read more about Mitto, our free online password manager, and how to more effectively use our service. We highlight many of our benefits, and we also discuss topics related to password management. It is usually updated weekly.
This past weekend our team completed some optimization updates so when you sign in, loading the logins in your left menu is noticeably faster. This is exciting news for everyone, but especially for those of you with a lot of logins.
This, in combination with the release of the new Mitto bookmarklet (which you can now use to login quickly from any site), means more productive Internet use through our password management service.
As Mitto continues to grow, we’ll continue to look for ways to optimize our service, and improve your experience. Like something we’re doing, or want to see something else? Drop us a line and let us know.
…well, at least the ones that have to do with organizing and protecting your passwords and online account information. Forgot about password protection when making your 2010 New Year’s Resolutions you say? For shame! You should know by now that using weak passwords, or even worse, using the same one or two passwords makes you extremely vulnerable. If you haven’t already, it’s time to use strong unique passwords for each of your online accounts, and having an easy and safe way to use them just got easier.
You see, we’ve been celebrating here at Mitto because we’ve finally reached an important milestone; and well… we have just the right New Year’s gift for you (and your passwords) - a shiny new Mitto Bookmarklet to make logging into your sites even easier and faster!
Now You Can Use The Mitto Bookmarklet To Log In
So what’s so cool about the new Mitto Bookmarklet? Well, you used to only be able to use the Bookmarklet to add new sites. Now, the Bookmarklet is a fast and easy way to actually log into your sites. So now you have the option of going to the Mitto site to log in, or you can go directly to the site you want to log into, and use the Mitto Bookmarklet to be logged in right there! It’s very cool, and it will make logging in to your favorite sites even easier than before.
Now You Can Automatically Login To Many More Sites
Before the Bookmarklet, there were a handful of sites that you couldn’t one-click log into (such as Twitter, Facebook and some banks) but now all you need to do is go to any of these sites, use the Bookmarklet, and you’re logged in. With over 1500 of the most popular websites easily searchable and ready to add, it’s time to get the rest of your sites into Mitto and make your online life a lot easier. Remember, Mitto works with almost any site, so there are no more excuses for using the same weak passwords for online services.
When you get right down to it, the Bookmarklet allows you take advantage of all the security benefits of Mitto, in a new and more productive way. To get a real idea of how helpful the Bookmarklet can be, watch the new Bookmarklet Tutorial below.
How to Add the Bookmarklet To Your Browser
We have tutorials for adding the bookmarklet to different browsers. Because the procedure can be slightly different for each, please watch the video that corresponds to your browser to see how to install and use the new bookmarklet.
Give Your Friends The Gift of Safety That Costs Nothing
So now that the new year is here, maybe there are some people who you didn’t get a gift for or maybe you just feel like giving another gift without breaking the bank. Surprise your friends by telling them about Mitto, and you will give them a give that costs you (and them) nothing but saves them from the perils of badly managed passwords.
At Mitto we believe that it’s important to celebrate each success, no matter how small; and this week’s success was being referenced in the November 2009 issue of Inc. Magazine. In an article titled “Are your passwords weak?” by Michael Fitzgerald, Mitto is referenced as a “password vault” for those who may have trouble remembering their passwords.
In case you were wondering… Inc. is a magazine that is written for people who run growing companies. For many startups, and entrepreneurs, this publication is a monthly source of tips, stories, and inspiration. As such, being mentioned in Inc. is very exciting for any growing company. We are thrilled!
Each issue of Inc. Magazine is exciting. This month’s issue also has a piece called “19 Blogs you should bookmark right now,” which references three of our favorite entrepreneurs, Jason Calacanis (CEO of Mahalo, founder of TechCruch 50, Silicon Alley Reporter, and Weblogs), Mark Cuban (Co-founder and Chairman of HDNet) and Guy Kawaski (Founder of Garage Ventures who currently runs Alltop.com). We are stoked to be referenced in an issue alongside those who inspire us.
Thank you to all our users and evangelizers. We love hearing about how much you enjoy using our service, so keep spreading the word!
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and Mitto is proud to work with the National Cyber Security Alliance to endorse and educate our users on the shared responsibility of cyber security. Most directly, we continue to educate our users about password security, and offer them tools such as two-factor authentication (through their cell phones) to help add extra layers of protection to their sensitive information.
“National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), conducted every October since 2001, is a national public awareness campaign to encourage everyone to protect their computers and our nation’s critical cyber infrastructure.”- National Cyber Security Alliance
At Mitto, we build many layers security into our service, but we also recognize that educating people about security is important for everyone. The more you know about cyber security and how to protect yourself, the better off everyone is. As such, we offer security tips through our blog posts and Twitter messages. We want you to use Mitto because it’s a safe and secure way to remember your passwords, but we also want you to know why password security is important, and what behaviors are security risks.
Cyber Security is a 365 day a year priority at Mitto, and it should be for you too. If you haven’t yet changed some of your bad password habits, we challenge you to take the first steps this month. You can find some additional security tips at http://staysafeonline.org. Let us know what steps you take to do your part by leaving a comment below.
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 2:17PM 
