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Change your password

It can take a hacker only seconds to crack a weak password. Protect your personal information with unique passwords that are long and strong.

 

Make each password unique

Use a different password for every online account. This means if an attacker gets hold of one of your passwords, they can’t get into all your accounts.

Keep your passwords safe

To make it easy to remember all your different passwords, use a password manager. That way you only need to remember one login (so make sure it’s a strong one!).

Don’t use personal information

Your name, your pet’s name or your partner’s name are password no-no’s –attackers can find this info online, especially through social media.

Make your passwords long and strong

A passphrase of four or more words is just as strong as a 10 character password that uses numbers, letters and symbols

e.g. correcthorsebatterystaple

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How to create a good password