Today is World Password Day

02-05-2024

How do you handle your passwords? And are you aware of this? Today is World Password Day! We are happy to help you on how to handle your passwords properly.

To log in to devices or accounts, you need passwords. A password is actually the key to your digital front door. You need strong passwords to ensure your data is safe. A criminal could crack an easy password with 6 characters within 3 seconds. With your password, the criminal can log in and steal your data.

What requirements should a strong password meet?

Use a passphrase. This is a combination of several words, a strange character and a number. An example: This is a passphrase1!. Passphrases are difficult for criminals to figure out.
Make your password as long as possible. The longer, the stronger!
Avoid personal information in your password. This includes your name, street, place of residence and year of birth. Choose something that only you know what it is.
Use unique passwords. Choose a different password or combination thereof for each account or device. To remember your passwords, you can use a password manager. This is a digital helper that keeps your passwords safe.
Keep your password to yourself! Your password is private. Banks, the government or internet companies never ask about this.

Use two-step verification

Two-step verification is setting up an extra layer of security. In addition to a username and password, another action must be taken to log in. This can be a code sent by text message or email. Or by a fingerprint or facial scan. This extra layer of security helps you stop hackers. Even if they already have your password.

How do you set up two-step verification?

This varies per device and account. You can find more information about this on the internet. For example, look at this website: Double security is twice as safe (veiliginternetten.nl).

Can’t figure it out? Ask a family member or someone you know for help.