Password Wednesday: Why Strong Passwords Are a Must for Small Business Cybersecurity

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Break away from the crowd, make it harder to be hacked, and use these 3 steps to protect your passwords - a small business cybersecurity Must-Do.

SplashData's 2024 Worst Passwords report reveals that over 40% of small business accounts still use weak passwords like “123456” or “password.” These guessable passwords make it easy for hackers to break in and launch ransomware attacks.

You are a SHERO — Small-business Harnessing & Empowered by Real-life Opportunity — and creating strong, unique passwords is your first step to improving your smallbiz's security.

Try these tips:

1. Always use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols in your passwords.

2. Never reuse passwords across different accounts.

3. Always use a reputable password manager to keep passwords safe.

Strong passwords close the door on cyberattacks!

Follow me, your SmallBiz Cyber Coach, all October for simple, smart password strategies on Wednesdays.

Visit my site at http://www.SmallBizCyberAcademy.com, download the free Guide, and follow my socials for additional content. Get out there and crush it, SHEROs!