Is your password easy to remember?
08 February 2022How many passwords do you use? Can you remember them all or have you written them on a post-it? Do you often use the same passwords? How often do you change your passwords? And has your password ever fallen into the wrong hands?
Remembering dozens of passwords, is that possible?
It is no longer the case that you only need to remember a few passwords to log in everywhere.
There are so many different websites and apps where you need to log in that it is almost impossible to know all those passwords by heart. You could have 1 or 2 passwords and use them everywhere, but that makes it very easy for cybercriminals.
Identity fraud
A cybercriminal only needs to crack one password (for example from a poorly secured webshop) and then gains access to your email, social media accounts, other webshops and maybe even your bank account. He or she can change your email address and identify themselves as you.
Ensure strong passwords!
A strong password has uppercase and lowercase letters, punctuation marks and numbers. But how can you remember such a long password?
2 tips to remember your password
- Use a passphrase instead of a password!
WeHandlePasswordsBetterIn2022! - Use a password manager.
A digital vault, an app on your computer, laptop and phone, where all your passwords are securely stored in one place. A password manager generates difficult passwords for us and you only need to remember one password, the key to the vault.
There are various types of password managers, all with pros and cons. A few examples:
Do you want to know if your account details have ever been involved in a hack and possibly your password has been compromised? Check this website: haveibeenpwned.com
TIP: 2FA
It is wise to use Two Factor Authentication (2FA). For this you always need to go through 2 steps to gain access. The first step is usually a username and password, the second step is often a code on your phone, or via SMS or email.
