Check Point Software Outlines Five Must-Haves for Creating a Secure Password
To protect ourselves from cybercriminals, it is essential to use a combination of characters when creating a password, use different passwords for each account, use a long password, change it regularly and use two-factor authentication. Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading global cybersecurity provider, is raising awareness of the most common mistakes made by users when creating and managing passwords, offering practical advice on how to keep private data protected. In 2022 the importance of having a strong password cannot be overstated, with the number of apps and services an individual uses growing by the day. Not to mention the fact that many businesses are now allowing their employees to connect to the corporate network on personal devices to offer higher flexibility. As a result, these devices act as a gateway, meaning that opportunistic hackers can take advantage of a vulnerable endpoint to steal both personal and professional confi...