Password Mistakes Made by Millions Put Cards at Risk: Don't Use These Numbers

As card usage increases, security risks also increase
The usage rate of credit cards is increasing day by day. Especially the spread of online shopping and contactless payment systems brings cards to the agenda in terms of both convenience and cyber attacks.
 
 
Card PINs are the target of cyber attacks
In today’s world where the purchasing power of cash has decreased, credit cards have become an indispensable part of daily life. This makes the security of card passwords more important than ever. However, experts say that the majority of users make serious password mistakes.
 
The most preferred passwords are the first thing hackers try
According to cybersecurity research, the most preferred 4-digit passwords include "1234", "0000", "1111" and easily guessable numbers such as your birth year. These types of combinations are among the first to be tried by scammers. Thanks to automatic software, such passwords can be cracked in seconds.
 
Secure password advice from experts
Experts recommend using random and difficult-to-guess number combinations when setting a card password. It is also critical for security that the password is not the same as the phone PIN and is changed at regular intervals.
 
 
 
Source: CUMHA - CUMHURS NEWS AGENCY