Here’s some information on creating good, secure passwords and how to check the strength of your current passwords.
Creating Good, Secure Passwords:
- Use a mixture of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Use a combination of random words or phrases that are easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess.
- Avoid using easily guessable information such as your name, date of birth, or other personal information.
- Use a different password for each account to prevent a security breach from affecting all of your accounts.
- Consider using a password manager to securely store all of your passwords in one place – EC recommends BitWarden.
- Use multi-factor authentication on all work/business accounts.
- Use unique passwords for every account. Do not reuse passwords. This minimizes risk if/when one password is compromised.
- If you ever suspect your work credentials are compromised or unusual account activity, contact EC Computers immediately.
Contact our Support Team on 0117 200 1000 for further information and details on our Dark Web Identity scanning service or via our contact form
Checking the Strength of Your Current Passwords:
There are a number of online tools available that can help you check the strength and how secure your current password is. Some popular options include:
HowSecureIsMyPassword.net: This site lets you enter your password and then provides feedback on its strength and how long it would take to crack.
HaveIBeenPwned.com: This site lets you check if your email address or password has been compromised in a data breach.
PasswordMeter.com: This site provides feedback on the strength of your password based on a number of criteria such as length, complexity, and character variety.
