| Essential tips for stronger passwords |
| In a world where passwords are the keys to virtually everything, it’s crucial to stay ahead of savvy hackers. Surprisingly, 83% of the most common passwords can be cracked in under a second! |
| Let’s bolster your security and keep your information (and finances!) safe with some easy-to-follow tips: |
 Unique and complex passwords Combine letters, numbers, and symbols to create words or passphrases that are hard to guess and easy for you to remember. Think “R3@dy4H3@lthN0W” instead of “123456,” routinely the most stolen password. |
 Go long Aim for at least 16 characters. The longer, the better. |
 Avoid the obvious Steer clear of birthdays, pet names, children’s names, or the college attended. They’re too easy to guess. |
 No repeats Reusing passwords allows cybercriminals to try using the same stolen password on all your accounts, from social media to bank accounts -risky! |
 Keep it secret Never share your password with others. |
 Regular updates Change your passwords at least every 90 days, or immediately if you suspect a password’s been compromised. |
 Multi-factor authentication (MFA) Add an extra layer of security like MFA and help ensure it’s really you signing in. It takes less than two minutes to set up.1.Go to Security Central and look under Sign-in preferences. 2.Select Additional Security to add the 2-step verification to your sign-on. |
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