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Password Security from Action Fraud
Whether it’s your Facebook, Amazon, or Netflix account, the explosion in popularity of online apps and services means more and more of us have to remember an increasingly long list of passwords.
Unfortunately, some of us cope with this challenge by resorting to practices that leave our data, devices and money at risk - by using the same password across multiple accounts, or by creating simple passwords that could easily be guessed by hackers. Bad password practice is more prevalent than you might think - the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre carried out an analysis of passwords leaked in data breaches and found that more than 23 million users worldwide used 123456 as a password. Read more about it here.
A good way to create strong, memorable passwords is by using 3 random words. But remember, don’t use words that can be guessed (like your pet’s name). You can include numbers and symbols if you need to. For example, “RedPantsTree4!”
Saving your password in your browser means letting your web browser (such as Chrome, Safari or Edge) remember your password for you.
This can help:
It is safer than using weak passwords or using the same password in more than one place.
If a hacker gets into your email account, they could:
Your email password should be strong and different from all your other passwords. This will make it harder to crack or guess.
Need help changing your email account password? You can use these links to find step-by-step instructions: Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Outlook, BT, AOL Mail.
For more of the government’s latest advice on how to stay secure online, visit the Cyber Aware website: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware
Learn about the announcements made by the government in the 2025 Spring Statement and what businesses need to do now.
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