Why a 19 digit random password isn't enough

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Don't believe that just because you have 19 random digit passwords, then you are safe; you are not!

Don't believe that just because you have 2FA set up you are safe, you are not!

Why notifications are key to what's happening!

I woke up to a notification from Facebook asking, 'Are you logging into your account? ' at 3:05 a.m. near Katowice, Poland.

Well, actually I wasn't I was fast asleep.

However, I know many people who swipe away notifications or just press yes, believing it's a delayed reaction...

Please be aware it isn't.

I took the laptop (for the first time in over a week—it seems strange that I haven't logged in; they are now targeting me!).

Scammers had managed to crack my 19 random-digit password and now wanted access...

I wondered how it's possible, 19 digits, not used anywhere else - thank god - otherwise, they would have caused more chaos!

I logged into Facebook as I normally would, entering my email/username and password, then my 2FA code.

Then...

I had a screen pop up that I hadn't seen in ages!

Facebook has blocked my account!
PHEW!

Thank you, Facebook, for keeping my account safe while I was sleeping and for protecting my customers and clients from scammers!

Unlocking it was easy; it took a few minutes, and I am grateful that I jumped straight on it this morning when I saw it.

So, do you ignore or swipe away notifications?

Tip -
Unless you are actually logging in / gaining access, don't approve those notifications!
(it's never a delayed reaction)

Even a notification 5 minutes late or after you have gained access can be a scammer attempting to jump in simultaneously - so you approve them as well!

Unless it actually shows YOUR location, don't approve!
(it's never wrong about your location)

If I can use my VPN to choose which country I connect to the internet from, I am sure scammers can choose a more precise location.

I have easy-to-implement training on how to protect yourself online. The link is below. It's only £3.99—it used to be free, but no one values free stuff.


If you buy the training, implement it, and leave a review, you can email to request a refund. I would have saved you way more than £3.99. However, I love action-takers, so I am happy to give you your money back to encourage you to protect yourself online!

I am now off to change all my passwords because I don't believe this was isolated... if you use the same password, then go change it now - if they can hack mine, I am sure they can hack yours too!

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