{"id":8092,"date":"2019-10-18T14:33:02","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T13:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citysecuritymagazine.com\/?p=8092"},"modified":"2019-11-05T16:50:38","modified_gmt":"2019-11-05T16:50:38","slug":"the-easy-way-to-stop-your-online-accounts-getting-hacked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citysecuritymagazine.com\/cyber-security\/the-easy-way-to-stop-your-online-accounts-getting-hacked\/","title":{"rendered":"The easy way to stop your online accounts getting hacked"},"content":{"rendered":"

A strong password is a good start, but it doesn\u2019t stop there\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Whether it\u2019s your Twitter, Amazon, or Netflix account, the explosion\u00a0in popularity of online apps and services means more and more of us have to remember an increasingly long list of passwords.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, some of us cope with this challenge by resorting to practices that leave our data, devices and money at risk – using the same password across multiple accounts, or by creating simple passwords that could easily be guessed by a fraudster. Bad password practice is more prevalent than you might think. Data breach analysis carried out by the UK\u2019s National Cyber Security Centre\u00a0found that more than 23 million users worldwide used 123456 as a password<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s say you\u2019re not one of those people, and you\u00a0use strong, unique passwords for each of your online accounts. That\u2019s a great start, but you could still be vulnerable to phishing attacks or data breaches. Even the most complex password offers you no protection if you\u2019ve typed it into the \u2018password\u2019 field of what you thought was your bank\u2019s genuine website, or if a plain-text version is leaked in a data breach. That\u2019s why an additional layer of security is essential to properly securing your accounts.<\/p>\n

If you care about it, put 2FA on it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a way of strengthening the login security of your online accounts. It’s a bit like how an ATM works.\u00a0You need both your debit card (first factor) and your PIN (second factor) to get access\u00a0to\u00a0your account. The main objective is better security. If your card is stolen, they still need your PIN. If your PIN is stolen, they still need your card.<\/p>\n

Online accounts with 2FA enabled work in a similar way.\u00a0They require you to verify your identity using your password (first factor), as well as a randomised code (second factor) that\u2019s delivered to your mobile phone. If your password is stolen, they still need your phone. If your phone is stolen, they still need your password. You should enable 2FA on all of your important online accounts, such as your email, or any account that holds your personal or financial details.<\/p>\n

For instructions on how to enable 2FA on popular online services, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.telesign.com\/turnon2fa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more simple tips on how to protect yourself online, visit\u00a0http:\/\/www.cyberaware.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you have been a victim of fraud or cyber crime, report it to Action Fraud at\u00a0actionfraud.police.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shumon M
\nCyber Protect Officer
\nNFIB Cyber Protect I City of London Police<\/u><\/p>\n

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