Password Tips to Keep Your Information Safe
We value your privacy and security at Renasant. Our online banking and security experts work hard to keep your information safe. However, the security has to be enforced on both sides. Strong, protected passwords are vital for not only your financial security, but also for every website and mobile app you have private information stored on. Check out these tips that outline ways to strengthen your passwords to your online and mobile banking information.
KEEP YOUR PASSWORDS SECRET
You are the only person who should know your passwords. Never share them with anyone for any reason.
USE MULTIFACTOR AUTHENTICATION
Where available, use a multifactor authentication protection to your advantage. These can be used on all accounts using Short Message Service, push notifications, or an approval link sent to your email. In the event someone guesses your password, they would still need the other form of confirmation to breach the account.
CREATING NONSENSE PHRASES IN PASSWORDS
Have some fun with your passwords! Use a combination of lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols to create phrases that only make sense to you. Remember to make the phrase hard to figure out, but easy to remember.
DIFFERENT SITE, DIFFERENT PASSWORD
We know it’s convenient to use the same password for all your accounts, but try your best to have some variety throughout different websites and apps. Different passwords for different sites offer more protection.
CLEAN YOUR ACCOUNTS
Rather than a cheat sheet for all those unique passwords, try using a password manager. These are programs that house all your different passwords in an encrypted database guarded by a single master password. We recommend doing your research before choosing just any manager to store your passwords. Find one you can trust.
WATCH YOUR BACK
When you’re in a public place, eyeballs are everywhere. Make sure to be on the lookout when typing in numbers at a bank, store, gas station, etc. It only takes a second for someone to get the numbers they need to get into your account.
AVOID CLICKING UNKNOWN LINKS
Never click on any link or email that seems phishy because odds are, it probably is. Remember, Renasant will never send you an email asking for your account information. Immediately delete any email that seems phishy.
MAKE YOUR PASSWORDS LONGER
Minimum length for passwords can get you by, but making them longer can increase your security and will make your accounts much harder to crack.
ALWAYS LOG OUT
When you are in a crowd or public place, log out when leaving your devices. It only takes a few minutes for precious information to be stolen and for accounts to be hacked.
DON’T USE OTHER PEOPLE’S DEVICES
Never log in to your bank account, shopping site, or other websites that might contain your financial information on a computer or network that doesn’t belong to you. Unsecured networks are a risk for personal information.
RENASANT NATION | RENASANT BANK
At Renasant, your security is one of our top priorities. We go to great lengths to protect our Online and Mobile Banking system to keep your financial information secure. Our Fraud Resource Center provides full details about how Renasant keeps your information secure and additional tips on maintaining your online security. When you are ready to partner with a bank that puts your banking needs and your security first, open an account today or contact us today to get started!