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their victim’s online accounts.
How to reduce your risk

Choose a different password for each account. Too difficult to remember them
all? You can keep track of passwords using a password manager, or by using
three random words to make them more memorable.

You should:
• never choose a password that features names, places and numbers that
are personal to you
• choose a different password for each account that is strong and hard to
guess but if you can’t change them all at once, prioritise your email
account
4. Do you use 2-step verification?
Even if someone has chosen strong and unique passwords for their email and
bank accounts, there’s always a risk – however small – that a fraudster could
get hold of them. If they do, there’s nothing to stop them accessing those
accounts to steal money and other personal details.
How to reduce your risk
Setup 2-step verification (2SV) on your most important accounts, such as email
and social media. 2SV works by asking for more information to prove your
identity when you’re logging into an online account. It’s one of the most
effective ways to protect your online accounts from criminals.
For more information, please visit: https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk

PASSWORD MANAGERS

Password managers are a must in 2024. With cyber crime higher
than ever before, cybercriminals are using your passwords to
steal your data and access your finances. Using a good password
manager will allow you to use highly secured passwords which
are easy to access and synced across all your devices.
You can find the solution best for you by going to the Best 10
Password Managers site. (https://
www.best10passwordmanagers.com/best-free-password-
manager).
DO IT TODAY! It will be one of the best decisions you ever make!

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