World Password Day | How to keep your password secure
The Hindu
Passwords with a user’s name or their pet’s name can make it easy for cyber criminals to hack as a lot of personal data is available online.
(Subscribe to our Today's Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. Click to subscribe for free.) One of the surest ways to protect yourself from data leaks and security hacks is by setting up a strong password. But most people keep the bar too low, making it easy for hackers to find their way into user’s accounts. As passwords are a key aspect of our digital identities, it is important for us to set them up strong and keep them safe. Passwords with a user’s name or their pet’s name can make it easy for cyber criminals to hack as a lot of personal data is available online. These simple passwords can make accounts vulnerable to security breach.
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