Why your “go‑to” password is a hacker’s best friend
- CV Comms Team
- Aug 29
- 1 min read
Recent breaches at major brands like The North Face and Cartier highlight a growing threat: credential stuffing. Cyber attackers used email and password combinations leaked from other websites to break into customer accounts, because many people reuse the same login details.
Reference: BBC article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39x3jpv8lyo
Here’s why this matters:
You may not know your credentials have already been exposed in a past breach.
A reused password means attackers can access multiple accounts with minimal effort.
Even seemingly harmless data—names, addresses, order history—can be exploited in phishing or fraud.
How to stay protected:
✅ Use a unique password for every account.
✅ Store passwords securely with a password manager.
✅ Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible.
Hackers count on predictable habits. Break the pattern - make your passwords longer, stronger, smarter, and safer.
Learn how CentriVault helps protect what matters most by contacting us today.
