Are you tired of hearing about data breaches and cyber-attacks? Then buckle up, because we’re about to share the new password policy in Dolphin{anty}.
Let’s break this down. Why did we update the password policy if everything seemed fine before? It’s simple: the number of cyber-attacks around the world is rapidly increasing, and major companies like Yandex, Delivery Club, and Facebook are frequently facing user data leaks. To keep you and your information safe, we’ve updated our password policy, which we’ll detail below.
What's changed?
We have introduced new rules for creating passwords, including:
The minimum password length is 8 characters;
Different types of characters must be used when creating the password, including lowercase and uppercase letters, special characters, and numbers;
The system will now assess the password complexity level:
- Weak: if the password length is less than 8 characters and one of the requirements is not met;
- Good: if the password is longer than 8 characters and at least one requirement is met;
- Strong: if all requirements are met.
Password with a weak password will not be accepted.
Why is it important to have a strong password? Because it is the only thing that stands between your personal information and the outside world. It's time to say goodbye to "qwerty123" and welcome something more complex.
Stricter password requirements make it harder for attackers to crack your passwords and prevent unauthorized access to your personal information, such as financial data and other important account-related details. These new rules will help you avoid using weak passwords and reduce the risk of your account being compromised due to easily guessable passwords.
How will the new policy improve security?
The new password policy can significantly enhance your security. We employ several methods to achieve this:
Strong passwords. The new policy only allows the creation of good and strong passwords (more secure options). We’ve outlined how to create these passwords above. By requiring users to create strong passwords, we significantly reduce the risk of brute force attacks and other password-guessing methods.
Two-Factor Authentication. We are also implementing two-factor authentication, which adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. This method requires users to provide additional information, such as a code sent to their phone or email, in addition to their password. This ensures that even if a hacker manages to obtain the password, they won't be able to access the account without the additional authentication factor. We’ll discuss two-factor authentication in more detail in the next article.
We also recommend changing your password regularly to completely minimize the risk of hacking.
How to create a strong password?
Creating a strong password is necessary to protect your online accounts and personal information from cybercriminals. We've prepared a few recommendations on how to create a strong password:
Use a combination of symbols. A strong password should include a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters. Use a combination of these characters to create a password that is hard to guess.
Avoid using personal information in your password, such as your name, date of birth or address. This information can be easily obtained by cybercriminals and used to guess your password.
Make your password long. The longer the password, the harder it is to guess. Try to keep your password at least 12 characters long.
Use a passphrase. Instead of using one word, use a passphrase. Pass phrase is a combination of words that is easy to remember but difficult to guess.
Do not use pass phrases repeatedly. Avoid using the same password for multiple accounts. If one password is compromised, all of your accounts using that password may be at risk.
Use a password manager. It will help you create complex passwords and store them securely. This will save you from having to remember multiple passwords and reduce the likelihood of using weak or easily guessed passwords.
Use password generation services. This can create a unique and complex password. Here are some cool services:
How can you change your password?
To change your password, you need to understand whether you know your current password or not. If you don’t know your current password, then you need to go to the website https://anty.dolphin.ru.com/ru/ next, click “Login” and click on “Forgot password".
After this, follow the instructions on the website and after your shift you can enter.
If you know your current password, then you need to go to the Dolphin{Anty} application, go to the “Users” menu section and find yourself (the user).
Next, in the window that opens, change the password and click “Save.”
Done, you will be redirected to the authorization window, where you will need to log in with the new password.
To summarize
As you may have realized, updating our password policy is a necessary measure. By requiring more complex passwords, we enhance the security of your data and protect it from external attacks. We understand that this may complicate the registration and login process, but the benefits of these changes far outweigh any drawbacks. We sincerely hope that our recommendations will help you create stronger passwords and that these new measures will make our service even safer and more secure!