Make life harder for hackers and implement an extra layer of security with 2-factor authentication. You’re probably familiar with this from your bank’s use of authentication, where you enter your login details and receive a code via SMS or validate through an app. If your information were to fall into the wrong hands, there would always be an extra layer of security.

A strong password isn’t always enough

Using a unique and strong password of over 12 characters is recommended. However, there are many ways to obtain a password today. Large computer powers are used to hack passwords and studies have shown that a 7-character password can be hacked in two days. In addition to direct attempts, which occur continuously, you are also vulnerable if you use the same password in multiple places. If something goes wrong, the hacker may be able to obtain your information from there and use it for an attack.