Passwords serve as a first line of defence to protect our sensitive data and information, the vast majority of hacking-related leaks such as data breaches and identity theft are due to weak or stolen passwords. Below we’ve listed some key tips to increasing your password security.

An abusive partner or ex-partner often knows intimate details about a survivor, and this can make their passwords less secure which puts their digital data at risk. An abuser may easily guess a survivor’s passwords, or they may actively seek them out or obtain them by coercion. Additionally, when the details of data breaches and word lists are published online it makes it even easier for abusers to track down survivors’ passwords.

An abuser’s behaviour may escalate when they discover they can no longer access your devices or data, therefore if you suspect your online activities are being monitored, create a Safety Plan before changing your passwords…READ MORE