Are your passwords good enough or are you leaving the door wide open for hackers?

The study identified the most popular passwords, including ‘qwerty’, and phrases such as ‘iloveyou’

People often use an easy-to-guess password for their devices or applications. Source: Getty / Getty Images

People often use the same password across multiple accounts or use most predictable password like dates of birth, pet names etc. which leaves the door wide open to hackers. So, what one should do to mitigate the risk? Speaking on the risks and dangers, Cyber Security consultant Gautam Pande recommends a few options to protect personal data from hackers.


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