Digital scams are seemingly ever on the rise as hackers use increasingly sophisticated methods to get access to our private information - but there is an easy way to ensure your accounts are protected from online fraud.
Having a strong password can help to safeguard everything from social media accounts to online banking, preventing fraudsters from stealing your cash or personal data. But despite this, figures show that as many as two-thirds of people use the same password for multiple accounts - which could open them up to hackers, The Mirror reports.
There are also some common words and phrases that many people use to make their password easier to remember, such as a number sequence or personal details like street names, surnames or pet names - but unfortunately, if you've made it easier for yourself to guess, chances are you have made it easier for potential scammers too. According to advisors at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk, it's best opt for a secure password of at least eight characters using a combination of upper and lower case letters, symbols and numbers.
