Protect Windows against brute force attacks - how it works

This practical tip shows you how you can protect Windows against brute force attacks.

Protection against brute force attacks on Windows

Brute-force attacks are stubborn attacks by a hacker that are used to crack your password. You can reduce the risk with the following steps.

• Make sure you keep Windows up to date. Accordingly, install any updates that are not yet on your system.
• Your antivirus program should also be updated regularly.
• Check your computer regularly for unwanted malware. We recommend the free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware program.
• You should only install familiar and trustworthy programs on your computer.
• Furthermore, it is recommended to use different secure passwords for different websites and services.
• To further increase security, you can change your passwords regularly.
• It is also advisable to use a mixture of upper and lower case, special characters and numbers in the password.
• Keep the password to yourself and do not share it with friends, relatives or even strangers.