Password1: Scammers exploit variations of your logins
4 hours ago
- #hacking
- #password-safety
- #cybersecurity
- Recycling part of your password can make accounts vulnerable to hacking.
- Hackers use credential stuffing to test passwords from data breaches on other sites.
- Derivations of hacked passwords are also used to access accounts.
- 80% of people reuse similar passwords across accounts, increasing risk.
- Slightly altered passwords (e.g., Guardian1) are easy for hackers to compromise.
- Automated scripts test password variations on an industrial scale.
- Alerts about unauthorized changes to account details may indicate hacking.
- Change passwords, especially for critical accounts like banks, email, work, and mobile.
- Use password managers (e.g., iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager) for secure passwords.
- Enable two-factor or multi-factor authentication (2FA/MFA) for added security.