Your Banking Password Can Be Cracked

I thought my password was safe. Until I tested it out. 

The security of a password is measured by how long it would take to crack it. 

You probably have a different password for your online banking than the one you use to login to First Report for a credit check. Your banking password may be even more secure. But if you’re curious just how safe is your password pay this site a visit – How Secure Is My Password. You could be in for a surprise.

After testing your password you may decide it’s time to change it to something stronger. I use the How Secure Is My Password site to help me choose secure passwords. If you’re cautious about entering your real password even to test it, you can test an equivalent one, so if your real password is ‘mark7’ - 4 letters and a number - then test ‘john6’ and the result will still tell you what you need to know. 

Password cracking software is easy to get for those that want it. Many people will have had the same passwords for years, and although ten years ago their password may have been considered secure, today with increased computing power the same password may be quite vulnerable.

In the meantime if you should forget your First Report login, there is a password reminder link under the login box.

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