Half a millisecond. That's how long, on average, it takes a cybercriminal to crack passwords like '123456' or 'password'. Passwords with dictionary words or dates of birth are almost as easy to guess. Make it extra difficult for the 123456Cracker. Use random punctuation, capital letters and numbers in your passwords.
A strong password is no guarantee, by the way. If your password gets stolen via a successful cyberattack, what matters is not only the strength of your password but whether you use it for multiple accounts. Be sure to set a different, strong password for all of your accounts. Then a cybercriminal won't be able to access everything at once....
The Central Bureau of Statistics' Cybersecurity Monitor shows that a total of 17% of the Dutch population aged 15 and over reported being victims of cybercrime in 2021. Young people were more likely to be victims than older people. A strong password doesn't stop everything, but it certainly helps.
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Read our tips for creating a secure password.
On the website security.org you can check the strength of your password.