It’s time to leave this method of creating your passwords behind: it’s candy for hackers

An important warning for all users: if you are still using keyboard patterns to create your passwords, it is time to change. This method, which may seem very easy to remember and which you often use with quite a few characters because you think it is more secure, is actually very vulnerable and can put your accounts at risk.

Passwords that are generated using keyboard patterns, such as “qwertyuiop” or “asdfg”, are examples of very weak passwords.

Believe it or not, they are actually very common and easy for hackers to crack.This is because many people think the same way when setting their passwords, making them an easy target for attacks.

Choosing simple passwords is almost in human DNA. The average person has more than 100 different online accounts that require authentication. The truth is that even the most convoluted one is not immune to hacking, so imagine that simple one you set because you have many accounts and you know you won’t remember it.

What steps can you take with your passwords to avoid being hacked?

First of all, it is important to mention that there is no doubt that collaboration between governments, institutions and cybersecurity companies is vital to resolve potential cybersecurity threats.

Implementing policies and regulations that promote cybersecurity and facilitate international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime, robust security measures and sharing information on threats to better protect users and customers or develop innovative technologies are the first, but important, step to start doing things the right way.

As the OCU has been warning every year, recommends starting with a simple phrase that is recognizable to us and then fine-tuning and complicating it.. For example, we are presented with the option “I have 2 small children” to transform it into “I-Have-2-Small-Children”.

Alternatively, you can use a long phrase, but make sure it includes upper and lower case letters and some symbol like an exclamation point or question mark. “I love U2 concerts!” would be a good example. Another possibility is password encryption, that is, taking a phrase and transforming the “a” into @, the “e” into 3 or the “y” into &.

If you suspect that one of your passwords has been compromised, change it immediately, although it is also advisable to change your passwords periodically to maintain security. Don’t underestimate the importance of protecting your accounts; a strong password is your first line of defense against cyberattacks.

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Tags: Tips, Passwords, Cybersecurity