Using the same password across multiple accounts makes life easier…but it makes breaches far worse.
Once threat actors breach one account, they will often try the same login credentials on other platforms too.
If you reused that breached password anywhere, then threat actors can find and compromise those accounts next. This tactic is known as credential stuffing, and it turns one leak into many more.
Now imagine that threat actors have multiple breached accounts, and you use the same email but different password variations (or vice versa). Threat actors can use this information to find and compromise your other online accounts.
Here’s how you can reduce your risk!
- Use a password manager. They store your logins deep in an encrypted vault so no one can steal it. They can autofill your logins so you don’t have to remember each and every one.
- Create complex passwords. Use at least 12+ characters and a variety of numbers, letters and symbols.
- Change your password regularly. Create a new one every 1-3 months to best protect your accounts.
Don’t let one weak password put your entire business at risk.
Contact Online Computers today to strengthen your cybersecurity and protect your accounts from credential-based attacks.
