To protect your user accounts and reduce the risk of someone accessing your information, it is important to have a so -called strong password.
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What does a strong password mean?
A strong password means a secure password. This type of password is for protecting your information from fraudsters. To make a password strong, you can follow these tips.
The length – the longer the safer. The recommendation is to use at least 12 characters.Sign – Both numbers, special characters, upper and lower case letters, a strong password should contain.Password phrase – form a password by combining the first letter of each word in a sentence, lyrics or phrase.Avoid – Oh, Ä and Ö when they are only on Swedish keyboards and can create problems for you when you will log in. You should also avoid common words such as summer or football.Not use words that can be linked to you – For example, names, city, year or other things that have a connection to you should be avoided.Read more:1.1 million Swedes are urged: Do this now
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Your e -mail is one of the most important services to keep safe and difficult to reach for fraudsters. It is usually on the e -mail that recovery of different passwords comes and hence it becomes an attractive place for fraudsters.
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Tips to secure your passwords
Long passwords – Tip is to use a password phrase that you remember.Unique passwords – Always have unique passwords for the most important services. If you have the same password for multiple important services, fraudsters can access multiple services if they have listed the password for a service.Password manager – Use password manager to create, store and manage the passwords safely.Multi -factor login – Always activate multi -factor login in the places that offer it. This means that more than just a password is needed to log in.Never leave out your passwords – You should not share your passwords, especially never with someone who contacts you by phone or email. Also, remember that neither authorities, banks nor serious companies would ask you to share your password.Keep password secure – Do not write down your passwords on paper or in the notes on your mobile.Source: The Agency for Social Protection and Preparedness (MSB)
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