Here, in connected world We publish some news about computer security. If you don’t follow us or you have a short memory, the last few months (including last year) have been marked by several occasions cyber attacks in Brazil and in the world. And the vast majority of these cases were not related to Russian war in Ukraine. OUR NVIDIAan American company was attacked, american stores This Ministry of Health suffered from seizures ransomware (data capture) and even had virtual attack to an American prison that, ironically, left the prisoners locked in their cells.

But cyber attacks are not limited to government agencies or large companies. Regular users and small businesses can be victims of these cybercrime. Therefore, you should be especially careful with your passwords.

“1234, my password is fiasco”

Passwords are usually main barrier to access electronic devices and email accounts, social networks and financial applications. While choosing single or repeated passwords for different logins is easier to remember, it’s also facilitates the actions of third parties trying to hack into devices and accounts.

The string 123456 was the most used password in 2021.according to a survey conducted NordPass held in 50 countries. In Brazil, a study commissioned by C6 Bank Ipec found that 10% of respondents use number serieslike 1234, and 12% use their own name as a password.

“Passwords should be kept private and secret, and taking care of them is a way to protect privacy and avoid financial and personal losses,” explains José Luis Santana, director of cybersecurity at C6 Bank. “Obvious combinations are the first to be tested by criminals and that is why they should be avoided.”

Including special characters, letters, and numbers is recommended when creating new logins, but the practice is not always followed by users. Between The ten most used passwords in the world are sequences such as 12345678, 123123, 111111 and qwerty. —corresponds to the first six letters on a computer keyboard—, and the word “password”, which means “password” in English.. Because these combinations are so simple and obvious, it’s easier for criminals to decipher them and gain access to data and accounts on a lost or stolen smartphone.

Even those who avoid repeating passwords or use more complex combinations can be vulnerable by choosing to send it to a contact or write it down in a notepad. The C6 Bank study showed that 21% of respondents write down passwords in notebooks in that 25% have already shared banking passwords with family and friends. This habit leaves accounts insecure because, since these records are stored on the device, a simple search for the word “password” can reveal access and allow intrusion if the cell phone falls into the wrong hands.

Therefore, in addition to avoiding using number sequences and personal data or data of people close to you to create passwords, it is also recommended that you do not leave this information written down and, if possible, avoid automatically filling passwords when registering on a website.

Two-Factor Authentication: The Best Choice Today

For added security, it’s best not to rely solely on passwords. The more layers to access sensitive apps and information, the better. If the application allows two-step verification, select this option to make it difficult for third parties to access your data.

weeks ago Apple, Google and Microsoft announced that they are working together on a solution that eliminates the use of passwords. Companies plan to use only two-factor/two-step authentication to access their services. The process is as follows: you log into your account, and the window prompts you to authenticate using a code sent to your mobile phone, email, or simply confirm access through a service application. It’s like that with Amazon and with myself GoogleFor example.

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