You Got hacked! Here's Why

 

How Weak Passwords Expose You

You wake up or you are at work, sleeping or just minding your own business, and then you get numerous calls and texts from friends, relatives, and even honorable people you have connections with in your social media accounts. they are all laying out their complaints on explicit content on your Facebook account for instance. 

Surprised and confused while denying the allegations, you are presented with evidence. You have yet to learn how those posts landed there and in some way, you can't access your account anymore. You've been hacked. But prevention is better than cure, there are a few things that can be done to avoid the situation for starters.

In today's digital era, passwords hold the door to our financial accounts, social media accounts, personal and sensitive data (text and images), and critical documents. Imagine if your house had a door but no locks, how safe would be your assets and family? A weak password is similar to that scenario.

Why Weak Passwords are Hackable

There are tools and software that are utilized by hackers to crack and guess weak passwords. First simple and short passwords are easily guessable as they are the obvious about an individual. They include Identity card numbers, admission numbers, and birthdates, for example, pass2003.

Usage of the same password across various accounts that you own is like a contagious disease. If one of the accounts is compromised, the rest of your accounts will be easily accessible in a matter of seconds. 

If the content of your password entails personal information like pet names, favorite fruits, husband's or wife's name, etc., then you are exposing yourself to hackers. The same goes for dictionary words no matter how long and unused you perceive it to be. 

Consequences of Using Weak Passwords

The majority of us have been a victim of illegal hacking. You are probably here because you or a friend, a colleague, or a relative experienced the case. Illegal hackers steal sensitive data for fraudulent purposes. With access to your financial data, they will lead to financial loss. they could use the sensitive photos and images to commit cyber-enabled crimes. Most commonly, they ruin reputations on hacked accounts.

 

How to Create a Strong Password

A strong password is uncrackable even with the latest software and tools. for your password to be strong it should contain strictly all of the following:

• A length of at least 12 and above characters. Make it a short story in a few words.
• A combination of lowercase, uppercase, symbols, and numbers.
• Ensure that you don't repeat the same password for a different account. 
• Avoid using personal information guessable words, or phrases for your passwords. 
• Use a password manager to store and suggest a strong password.

For instance, Tachnology@2040w.ll+Expand.

hackers brute-forcing weak passwords

Your password is the lock to your doors and windows and every accessible opening of your life and assets. Do not underestimate the power of a password. You can prevent being hacked and protect your assets by embracing a strong password hygiene.

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