Fast Password Tips

Here are some fast password tips.

1. Make your passwords memorable, so that you don’t have to write them down or store them in a file on your computer (remember, this file could be stolen by cybercriminals).

2. Don’t use real words that a hacker or cybercriminal can find in a dictionary.

3. Use a mixture of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and non-alphanumeric characters such as punctuation marks (although the latter are not always allowed).

4. Don’t recycle passwords, e.g. don’t use 'password1', 'password2', 'password3', etc. for different accounts.

5. If possible, use a passphrase, rather than a single word.

6. Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts. If a cybercriminal finds the password to one account, they can use to access other accounts.

Passwords are more important today - then ever before!