What do passwords help to prevent?

Passwords place a defence between an unauthorised user and your account. This is to prevent anyone from accessing your data.

Passwords prevent unauthorised users from accessing your account and getting a hold of your data and information.

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Unauthorised access to devices or data.

They help to prevent anyone from accessing information that they shouldn't be allowed

Unauthorized access

Data theft and computer misuse. People will not be able to use your information for their own benefit.

Passwords help to prevent unauthorized access to systems, files by providing a means of authentication before gaining access.

Passwords help to prevent unauthorised access to systems, data and files; they should be changed regularly (for example once a month) and should contain a combination of upper case (capitals) letters, lowercase letters, number(s) and symbol(s).