Cyberattacks, data breaches, and online threats are ever-present, potentially compromising our personal information, financial security, and privacy.
One of the most basic steps you can take is to use strong and unique passwords.
Here are three simple tips:
- Be unpredictable! Create strong, complex passwords combining leTteRs, numb3rs, and special ch@rac+er&. NEVER use personal info like pet names, birthdays, or parts of your social security number.
- Let your accounts be unique! Use a different password for each online account to prevent a single breach from compromising multiple accounts.
- Use the tools!. Using a reputable password manager to generate, store, and autofill complex passwords securely, and/or take advantage of your browser’s password manager feature for low risk accounts.
A small investment of your creativity and time goes a long way to better security! Don’t be weak!
