Usually, a password is enough to protect your account. But in some cases, it might not be able to get the job done.
There are certain words that are very commonly used in passwords. Hackers can figure out such passwords just by trying these commonly used words.
Sometimes someone comes up with an original password, but it’s too simple, without any numbers or special characters. Computers can very easily figure out such passwords.
There are certain words that are very commonly used in passwords. Hackers can figure out such passwords just by trying these commonly used words.
Sometimes someone comes up with an original password, but it’s too simple, without any numbers or special characters. Computers can very easily figure out such passwords.
How a password can be stolen
Sometimes hackers steal passwords from poorly protected platforms and make them publicly available. If you use the same password on such a platform and on Yandex, your account could be hacked.
Your password can be stolen directly from your computer if a virus gets into your system.
How Yandex protects its users
When you enter your password, Yandex checks to see if it appears in any online databases. If your password is compromised, Yandex will suggest that you change it.
If you access your account from a new location, with a new device, or through a VPN, Yandex asks you to verify your identity either by entering an SMS code or by answering a security question.
When you enter your password, Yandex checks to see if it appears in any online databases. If your password is compromised, Yandex will suggest that you change it.
If you access your account from a new location, with a new device, or through a VPN, Yandex asks you to verify your identity either by entering an SMS code or by answering a security question.
Yandex notifies you when your account is accessed from a new computer, smart phone, or tablet, so you can immediately take action if someone else has gained access to your account.
Yandex monitors abnormalities online, such as surges in attempts to log in to accounts from distant locations. This helps prevent hacking.
Yandex notifies you when your account is accessed from a new computer, smart phone, or tablet, so you can immediately take action if someone else has gained access to your account.
Yandex monitors abnormalities online, such as surges in attempts to log in to accounts from distant locations. This helps prevent hacking.
How else you can strengthen your account security
A good way to protect your account is to link a mobile phone number to it. You can always restore access through your phone if you lose your password.
Turn on SMS or Yandex.Key authorization to keep your data completely secure. Then your account will always be safe and sound, even if someone figures out your password.
A good way to protect your account is to link a mobile phone number to it. You can always restore access through your phone if you lose your password.
Turn on SMS or Yandex.Key authorization to keep your data completely secure. Then your account will always be safe and sound, even if someone figures out your password.