Four Reasons You Need to Change a Password
Four Reasons You Need to Change a Password
(Video Transcript)
- It’s been a year since you last updated your password.
- 11% of consumers have never changed their passwords.
- You have been notified of a compromise with your credit/debit card.
- 1 in 5 Americans have experience an online account compromise.
- Your password is not complex – it doesn’t include numbers, symbols, capital letters or isn’t more than 12 characters.
- 38% of consumers report using a “somewhat complex” password.
- You use the same password for multiple accounts.
- Between 31% and 55% of people use the same password on multiple sites.
Regularly updating your passwords helps:
- Make it harder for fraudsters to hack into your accounts.
- Protect your personal information.
- Maintain your bank account security.
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2 Responses to “Four Reasons You Need to Change a Password”
Maria
I’ve have been trying to change password on my online banking. I was given a temp password but was not able find the correct internet site to change my password
Bankers Trust Customer Service
Hi, Maria. We’re sorry to hear you’re having issues changing your password. Please give us a call at 1-800-362-1688 or 515-245-2863 so we can assist you.