Keeping your BrightBridge accounts safe starts with strong, unique passwords. Recent trends have shown an increase in people using the same password for multiple apps and websites including email, social media and online banking. While this practice seems like an easy way to remember your login credentials, it can put your accounts at serious risk.
Using the same password for multiple accounts is like using one key for your house, car and office. If it falls into the wrong hands, everything’s at risk. A single click on a malicious popup could give fraudsters access to your email, social media and even your BrightBridge account, and that’s a headache nobody wants!
• Never share your password with anyone.
• Never share any multi-factor authentication (MFA) code sent to you with anyone.
• Never use your email password for online banking. Your BrightBridge online and mobile banking password should be completely unique and used only for your BrightBridge accounts.
• Use a strong password that includes a mix of letters (upper and lower case), numbers and symbols. Avoid easily guessed words like birthdays, pet names or “123456.”
• Change your passwords regularly and especially if you suspect your information has been exposed in a data breach.
• Utilize biometric login (fingerprint or facial recognition). Biometrics are a convenient and highly secure way to access your accounts online.
o If you already use biometric login to unlock your smartphone, it can be easily incorporated into the BrightBridge mobile app. Simply open the app and tap More > Settings > Biometrics and toggle “Use Biometric ID” on. The app will then use the facial or fingerprint recognition already stored on your smartphone.
For an added layer of security, BrightBridge uses MFA to log you into our online and mobile banking platforms. Click here to learn more about the benefits of MFA.
We understand that creating and remembering strong, unique passwords for every account can feel overwhelming. Here are some practical ways to manage them safely:
• Use a password manager: These secure software tools store all your passwords in one encrypted digital vault, and some can even generate strong passwords for you. Click here for more information about password managers.
• Write them down securely: If you prefer a physical method, write your passwords on paper and store them in a locked drawer or safe. Avoid keeping passwords in easily accessible places or storing them in your phone’s notes app without protection.
• Create a personal system: Some people use a method of combining unique phrases with numbers and symbols that are memorable to them but hard for others to guess. For example, a line from a favorite song plus a number sequence can work well.
The goal is to make it easy for you to remember your passwords without compromising security. A little planning can go a long way in keeping your accounts safe.
Remember, using a strong, unique password is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself from fraud. If you ever receive a suspicious request for your BrightBridge login information, stop and reach out to us at 800-356-0067 immediately. We’ll guide you on the safest way to protect your accounts.
At BrightBridge, we’re committed to helping you stay secure and that starts with the simple step of making your passwords work for you, not against you.
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