Cybersecurity Blog

Passwords protect your most important information — but small mistakes can leave you vulnerable. Here are five common mistakes people make:

• Reusing passwords — Always create a unique password for each account.
• Choosing weak passwords — Avoid obvious choices like "password123" or your birthday.
• Never updating passwords — Refresh critical passwords every 6–12 months.
• Trusting phishing emails — Always verify links before entering passwords.
• Saving passwords in browsers — Use a secure password manager instead.

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Phishing emails are fake messages designed to steal your passwords or personal data. Watch for these warning signs:

• Generic greetings — Like "Dear Customer" instead of using your name.
• Urgency or threats — Messages saying "act now" or "your account will be locked."
• Unfamiliar sender addresses — Email addresses that look suspicious or misspelled.
• Unexpected attachments — These could carry malware.
• Fake links — Hover to preview the real website before clicking.
• Spelling errors — Poor grammar is often a giveaway.
• Requests for sensitive info — Real companies never ask for passwords by email.

When in doubt, don't click — visit the company website directly or call support!