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   How to choose a secure password?

   A strong password is important to protect our accounts and data from unauthorised access. Hackers and criminals can exploit vulnerabilities in our passwords to gain access to our accounts, steal our personal information and cause direct or indirect financial damage. If a criminal cracks your password, they may be able to access your personal information, including your address information, banking information, national insurance number, credit card information and more. In addition, hackers may be able to use your password to send spam emails from your account, infecting you or your contacts with malware.

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   Risks to Users and Operators of Online Platforms from Credential-Stuffing Attacks

   Risks to Users of Online Platforms from Credential-Stuffing Attacks Credential stuffing attacks pose a high risk for users of online platforms. Criminals’ access to online accounts can lead to financial damage, for example when purchasing goods with stolen credit cards or by exploiting access data to paid offers. Credential-stuffing attacks also pose a risk of identity theft, as attackers may have access to personal information and documents when they access an account.

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   How often should you change your passwords?

   Always and nearly everywhere you are told how to choose a secure password: Upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters, no variations of already existing passwords and in no case use a password more than once. After you have chosen your password appropriately, the only question that remains is: how often you should change your passwords. Originally, a regular password change several times a year was recommended, often every three months.