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Ever wondered why websites, apps, blockchain, wallets etc ALWAYS recommend that you use a strong password containing alphabets, digits and special keys?
Well, here is why
According to Ottawa, Passwords provide the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your computer and personal information. The stronger your password, the more protected your computer will be from hackers and malicious software. Over the years, cyber security experts have made recommendation for strong, unique password which in most cases their reason being the daily malicious threat by cyber actors who compromise websites and online accounts. And every other time as a means to resist BRUTE FORCING, where a cyber actor tries every possible password until the correct password is identified.
Unauthorized access possess a lot of challenge for anyone whose computer or tech-device such as mobile phones has been compromised. Example of such challenge may include loss of valuable data, bank details, stolen identity etc amongst many others. Hence, it is important that you pay attention to this recommendation by experts and create you a strong, unique password.
To be more cyber cautions you can employ multi-factor authentication.
WHAT IS MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA)?
This in simple term is a method of log-on verification where at least two different factors of proof required for login. This can be applied on social accounts, wallets, online accounts etc. MFA can also be referred to as 2FA (Two-factor authentication). In the long run, it gives you more security and helps protect your data or assets.
TYPES OF MFA
Generally, three recognized type of MFA are employed today.
Type 1 – Something You Know: This includes PINs, passwords, code words, or anything you can remember and they type, perform or recall when needed.
Type 2 – Something You Have: This includes all physical objects such as keys, smart cards, USB drives, and token devices.
Type 3 – Something You Are: This includes any particular part of the human body that can be offered for verification purpose such as fingerprints, iris scans etc.
Here are some useful tips to creating you a strong password
a. Use a unique password for each of your important accounts. Do not use the same password across multiple accounts.
b. Your password should be at least 10 characters long. Password should consist of lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers and special characters.
c. Do not use personal information such as your name, age, date of birth, child’s name, pet’s name, or favorite color/song when constructing your password.
d. Always log off/sign out if you leave your device for the day.
e. Avoid entering passwords on computers or tech-devices you don't control.
f. Avoid entering passwords when connected to unsecured Wi-Fi connections.
g. Never tell your password to anyone except in cases when it will save a life maybe for investigation if demanded by the police.
h. Never write down your passwords on a sticky paper and hide underneath your workstation or telephone. Somebody will find it.
Keep you Leofinance and Hive, and all other passwords safe
Alright, hope you gained a thing or two from this piece.
Thanks and see you need time but remember SECURE YOUR PASSWORD TODAY