Caixabank Speaks for the First Time: the Security of Your Accounts Depends on This

In an increasingly digital world, the security of our bank accounts is a priority. In this regard, CaixaBank has decided to speak for the first time about an essential topic to protect our information: passwords.

According to the entity, passwords are the key that opens the doors to our digital world. Therefore, they must be robust and secure to prevent cybercriminals from accessing our accounts.

CaixaBank Speaks on the Importance of a Secure Password

CaixaBank emphasizes that the security of your accounts and banking information largely depends on the quality and robustness of the passwords. While it is true that there are multiple layers of protection, such as two-step verification, the password remains the first line of defense. A weak password can be an easy entry point for cybercriminals.

The bank offers a series of recommendations to ensure that your password is sufficiently secure. First, it is important that it is long. The entity advises that, at a minimum, a password should have eight characters.

Additionally, it is advisable to combine numbers, letters (uppercase and lowercase), and symbols. This makes it much more difficult to guess for anyone, even the automated programs that cybercriminals use to obtain passwords.

A useful trick is to choose a phrase or combination that has meaning for you but is not easy to guess. For example, you can use the lyrics of a song you like, the name of a book, or a meaningful phrase that only you remember. This will not only make your password more secure but also easier to remember.

What to Avoid in Your Password

CaixaBank also warns about what you should not use when creating your password. First, never use personal data like your name, address, or phone number, as they are easy to obtain. It is also not advisable to use common words like 'password' or '123456', which are the first combinations that cybercriminals try.

One of the most dangerous practices is using the same password for all services. If a cybercriminal manages to access one of your accounts, having the same password for all can put your virtual world at risk. Therefore, it is important to create unique passwords for each account.

Another essential recommendation from CaixaBank is not to write your passwords in notebooks or on cards. Although it may seem like an easy way to remember them, this method is very vulnerable. Instead, it is preferable to use a password manager, which will help you keep them secure and organized.

What to Do If Your Password Is Discovered?

If despite all precautions you fear that your passwords have been discovered, CaixaBank recommends acting immediately. The first thing you should do is contact Customer Service by calling 900 40 40 90. Then, you can quickly and easily change your access passwords from CaixaBankNow, the entity's digital platform.

The security of your accounts largely depends on how you protect your passwords. By following these simple tips from CaixaBank, you can significantly increase the protection of your banking information and avoid falling victim to cybercriminals.