Now's the perfect time to update your passwords and turn on MFA
A hacker forum recently leaked 8.4 billion passwords, which means you were likely affected. The anonymous poster who uploaded the compilation, dubbed "RockYou2021", to the forum claimed it contained 82 billion passwords. However, CyberNews analyzed the file and determined that it contained a significantly lower amount: about roughly ten percent. A leak of this scale all but guarantees that one, if not many, of your passwords have been compromised.
Given that your data was likely to be involved in this leak, you need to reset your passwords. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when doing so.
1. Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts
This ensures that if a company has a data breach and your password is compromised, you only have to worry about one account. If you reuse passwords and there’s a data breach, you need to take action on all of those accounts. The additional risk is not worth the convenience of reusing the same password. There are password managers to help you keep track.
2. Don’t use personal info in your password
Never use your personal information as part of your password (your pets’ or family members’ names or dates of birth), as this type of information can be easily obtained. The goal should be making your password impossible to guess and “Fido2021” isn’t difficult to figure out.
3. Use a strong password
A strong password is your first line of defense. Com ..
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