PANO BA: Hackers are getting smarter, is your password strong enough?

In this Pa'no Ba episode, we speak with Cyber Security Specialist Ron Precilla, who shares practical tips on how you can protect your online accounts and stay safe in the digital world.

Cyber security starts with small, smart habits, and protecting your password is the first step. Image Credit: Ron Precilla/ Canva/ EVG Kowalievska/ Pexels

Key Points

• Despite the escalating threats, Australian password habits remain alarmingly weak. A study by Telstra revealed that 78% of Australians reuse the same password across multiple accounts.
• Hackers have significantly advanced their methods in recent years according to cyber security experts.
• Experts recommend using strong and unique passwords by making them at least 12 characters long and combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, while avoiding common words, birthdays, or pet names.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

PANO BA: Mga paraan para ingatan ang online accounts at passwords mula sa mga posibleng cyber attack

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Ang impormasyong ibinahagi sa podcast na ito ay para lamang sa pangkalahatang kaalaman ng publiko. Hindi ito kapalit ng propesyonal na payo. Para sa mas tiyak na gabay, kumonsulta sa isang eksperto sa cyber security o bisitahin ang https://www.cyber.gov.au/ at Scam Watch.

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