![]() "For many sites that offer this service, in addition to entering username and password, it will send a code via text message to your phone which will need to be entered."The second step is to take advantage of two factor authentication (2FA) wherever it is available."Failing that, even writing passwords down can be good in some cases (just don't leave your notebook lying around)."Using a password manager can help create and remember all the different passwords."It is convenient only having one password, but this means that if someone guesses, or steals one of your passwords, they can then use that to gain access to any of your other accounts."Perhaps the most important step is to not re-use the same password across different websites."But there are some steps people can take to strengthen their passwords so that it is less likely hackers can break into their accounts. ![]() "Despite all their weaknesses, it looks as if passwords will stay for the foreseeable future.Here's what Javvad Malik, cyber expert at KnowBe4, told The Sun. ![]()
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