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Unlock the Secrets to Better Password Security

Do you consider your passwords secure? Are you among those who believe that a longer password equates to better protection? Well, we're here to debunk that myth and give you the lowdown on effective password security.

Recent findings have shed light on a startling revelation – passwords consisting of 15 characters aren't as impervious to cybercriminal attacks as you might think. Yes, you heard us right. A longer password doesn't necessarily translate to a stronger one.

Interestingly, the eight-character password is the most susceptible, with the 15-character password also featuring in the top ten most vulnerable lengths.

The question then arises, "How is this possible?" The answer doesn't just lie in the length of the password, but also in its content and whether you're recycling the same password across multiple platforms.

For instance, the most compromised eight-character password is the all-too-common "password," while the most compromised 15-character password is "Sym_newhireOEIE." Not very reassuring, is it?

Businesses, just like yours, are not immune to these threats. A staggering 86% of all cyberattacks begin with stolen credentials. That's a whopping nine out of ten attacks. Can you really afford to take such risks?

The good news is you don’t have to be in IT consulting or cybersecurity to protect your business.

While it's true that longer passwords provide a tougher challenge for brute force cracking methods – an eight-character password might take about five minutes to crack, whereas a well-crafted 15-character password could potentially take up to 37 million years if it's random and uses a diverse set of characters – there's more to the story.

Length alone won't protect you from stolen credentials via phishing attacks.

Here are our top tips for creating stronger, more secure passwords:

  1. Invest in a reliable business password manager. This tool will not only generate long, random passwords for you but will also store them securely and auto-fill login boxes.

  2. Employ two-factor authentication. This added layer of security requires a code generated on a separate device to confirm your identity, ensuring that even if cybercriminals manage to crack your password, they won't gain access to your data.

  3. Avoid using easily guessable information, like birthdays or common words, in your passwords.

  4. Refrain from using the same password across multiple platforms.

Are you looking to bolster your cybersecurity defenses? Reach out to our IT consulting team for expert guidance and tailored solutions to keep your business safe and secure.

Think you’re secure? Use our Email Security Checker to see where your email address and password may have been compromised. It’s safe, easy, and will give you results in less than 1 minute.

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