Chris #TheAntiVirusGuy Moody
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I often talk about LSD passwords. They need to be Long Strong and Different.
And them all being different is probably the most important of the three attributes. Cyber criminals love it when you reuse passwords across multiple online accounts.
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
And them all being different is probably the most important of the three attributes. Cyber criminals love it when you reuse passwords across multiple online accounts.
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
January 19, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I often talk about LSD passwords. They need to be Long Strong and Different.
And them all being different is probably the most important of the three attributes. Cyber criminals love it when you reuse passwords across multiple online accounts.
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
And them all being different is probably the most important of the three attributes. Cyber criminals love it when you reuse passwords across multiple online accounts.
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Why your antivirus still thinks it’s 1988 (and what to use instead)
Read the full article using the link below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
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January 19, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Why your antivirus still thinks it’s 1988 (and what to use instead)
Read the full article using the link below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
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Read the full article using the link below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
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Nobody realises how valuable their email account is, until the hackers gain access to it, via a phishing scam.
And then your whole online world comes tumbling down; the hackers can now do “password resets” on all your other online accounts.
Protect yourself with a password manager and 2FA.
And then your whole online world comes tumbling down; the hackers can now do “password resets” on all your other online accounts.
Protect yourself with a password manager and 2FA.
January 16, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Nobody realises how valuable their email account is, until the hackers gain access to it, via a phishing scam.
And then your whole online world comes tumbling down; the hackers can now do “password resets” on all your other online accounts.
Protect yourself with a password manager and 2FA.
And then your whole online world comes tumbling down; the hackers can now do “password resets” on all your other online accounts.
Protect yourself with a password manager and 2FA.
Hackers don’t need to “crack your account password.” They just buy leaked password lists for a few pounds, then try your breached username / password combination everywhere online.
If you reuse passwords, you’re at risk. This is why 2FA is so important to use
If you reuse passwords, you’re at risk. This is why 2FA is so important to use
January 15, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Hackers don’t need to “crack your account password.” They just buy leaked password lists for a few pounds, then try your breached username / password combination everywhere online.
If you reuse passwords, you’re at risk. This is why 2FA is so important to use
If you reuse passwords, you’re at risk. This is why 2FA is so important to use
A six-digit 2FA code changes every 30 seconds. It’s like your house door locks getting changed twice every minute. If someone steals the key, it’s useless to them after 30 seconds have passed. Now that’s secure.
January 14, 2026 at 8:08 AM
A six-digit 2FA code changes every 30 seconds. It’s like your house door locks getting changed twice every minute. If someone steals the key, it’s useless to them after 30 seconds have passed. Now that’s secure.
Stop reusing "password123" everywhere!
Password managers like 1Password, Bitwarden, and ProtonPass help you generate long, strong, and different passwords for every online account. Your Netflix password shouldn't be the same as your Paypal login.
Password managers like 1Password, Bitwarden, and ProtonPass help you generate long, strong, and different passwords for every online account. Your Netflix password shouldn't be the same as your Paypal login.
January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Stop reusing "password123" everywhere!
Password managers like 1Password, Bitwarden, and ProtonPass help you generate long, strong, and different passwords for every online account. Your Netflix password shouldn't be the same as your Paypal login.
Password managers like 1Password, Bitwarden, and ProtonPass help you generate long, strong, and different passwords for every online account. Your Netflix password shouldn't be the same as your Paypal login.
Avoid storing passwords in your web browser.
Storing passwords in browsers like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox is risky.
Hacking tools can easily steal these stored passwords in seconds.
Instead, use a dedicated password manager like 1Password, Bitwarden or ProtonPass.
Storing passwords in browsers like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox is risky.
Hacking tools can easily steal these stored passwords in seconds.
Instead, use a dedicated password manager like 1Password, Bitwarden or ProtonPass.
January 12, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Avoid storing passwords in your web browser.
Storing passwords in browsers like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox is risky.
Hacking tools can easily steal these stored passwords in seconds.
Instead, use a dedicated password manager like 1Password, Bitwarden or ProtonPass.
Storing passwords in browsers like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox is risky.
Hacking tools can easily steal these stored passwords in seconds.
Instead, use a dedicated password manager like 1Password, Bitwarden or ProtonPass.
To make up a long and strong password, combine three uncommon random words, connect them with a special character or a number, and add some capital letters into the mix.
For example ➡️ salaRy<siding4coMpost
For example ➡️ salaRy<siding4coMpost
January 11, 2026 at 3:05 PM
To make up a long and strong password, combine three uncommon random words, connect them with a special character or a number, and add some capital letters into the mix.
For example ➡️ salaRy<siding4coMpost
For example ➡️ salaRy<siding4coMpost
Ransomware doesn't discriminate.
Small businesses are targets too.
Regular immutable backups and strong security measures; 2FA, managed anti virus / EDR, strong and different passwords, a password manager to spot phishing URL's, etc are your best defence.
Small businesses are targets too.
Regular immutable backups and strong security measures; 2FA, managed anti virus / EDR, strong and different passwords, a password manager to spot phishing URL's, etc are your best defence.
January 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Ransomware doesn't discriminate.
Small businesses are targets too.
Regular immutable backups and strong security measures; 2FA, managed anti virus / EDR, strong and different passwords, a password manager to spot phishing URL's, etc are your best defence.
Small businesses are targets too.
Regular immutable backups and strong security measures; 2FA, managed anti virus / EDR, strong and different passwords, a password manager to spot phishing URL's, etc are your best defence.
A good password needs to meet several criteria:
🔵 It should be long (>18 characters)
🔵 It should be complex / strong
🔵 It needs to be different for every online account (no password reusing)
🔵 Not have been compromised in a previous data breach connected with your email addresses.
🔵 It should be long (>18 characters)
🔵 It should be complex / strong
🔵 It needs to be different for every online account (no password reusing)
🔵 Not have been compromised in a previous data breach connected with your email addresses.
January 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
A good password needs to meet several criteria:
🔵 It should be long (>18 characters)
🔵 It should be complex / strong
🔵 It needs to be different for every online account (no password reusing)
🔵 Not have been compromised in a previous data breach connected with your email addresses.
🔵 It should be long (>18 characters)
🔵 It should be complex / strong
🔵 It needs to be different for every online account (no password reusing)
🔵 Not have been compromised in a previous data breach connected with your email addresses.
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser): The average data breach costs thousands of pounds, and incurs a lot of stress.
A password manager costs roughly the same as a nice coffee in a cafe each month.
A password manager costs roughly the same as a nice coffee in a cafe each month.
January 10, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser): The average data breach costs thousands of pounds, and incurs a lot of stress.
A password manager costs roughly the same as a nice coffee in a cafe each month.
A password manager costs roughly the same as a nice coffee in a cafe each month.
Home security is a good analogy to cyber security
If you have the best burglar alarm / door locks / window locks in your street, then the theives will rob your neighbours instead of you.
It's the same with cyber security. Have better cyber security than those around you.
If you have the best burglar alarm / door locks / window locks in your street, then the theives will rob your neighbours instead of you.
It's the same with cyber security. Have better cyber security than those around you.
January 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Home security is a good analogy to cyber security
If you have the best burglar alarm / door locks / window locks in your street, then the theives will rob your neighbours instead of you.
It's the same with cyber security. Have better cyber security than those around you.
If you have the best burglar alarm / door locks / window locks in your street, then the theives will rob your neighbours instead of you.
It's the same with cyber security. Have better cyber security than those around you.
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser): Forgot to update your password after that big data breach?
Password managers monitor the dark web and alert you when your credentials appear in breaches.
They are your personal cyber security team.
Password managers monitor the dark web and alert you when your credentials appear in breaches.
They are your personal cyber security team.
January 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser): Forgot to update your password after that big data breach?
Password managers monitor the dark web and alert you when your credentials appear in breaches.
They are your personal cyber security team.
Password managers monitor the dark web and alert you when your credentials appear in breaches.
They are your personal cyber security team.
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser):
Strong passwords look like this: Tiptop;Unadorned;Daytime7
Memorable passwords look like this: fluffy2019.
Guess which one hackers crack first?
Let your password manager create you Long, Strong and Different passwords.
Strong passwords look like this: Tiptop;Unadorned;Daytime7
Memorable passwords look like this: fluffy2019.
Guess which one hackers crack first?
Let your password manager create you Long, Strong and Different passwords.
January 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser):
Strong passwords look like this: Tiptop;Unadorned;Daytime7
Memorable passwords look like this: fluffy2019.
Guess which one hackers crack first?
Let your password manager create you Long, Strong and Different passwords.
Strong passwords look like this: Tiptop;Unadorned;Daytime7
Memorable passwords look like this: fluffy2019.
Guess which one hackers crack first?
Let your password manager create you Long, Strong and Different passwords.
Still using your pets name or football team as a password? Time for something stronger. Read the full article below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
Still using your pets name or football team as a password? Time for something stronger
Still using your pets name or football team as a password? Time for something stronger
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January 1, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Still using your pets name or football team as a password? Time for something stronger. Read the full article below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
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Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser): They enable you to securely share login details with family or team members without exposing them in emails or messages.
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#ThePasswordGuy
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December 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser): They enable you to securely share login details with family or team members without exposing them in emails or messages.
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Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
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Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser): With built-in password generators, you can easily create long, strong, and different passwords for every online account.
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
December 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser): With built-in password generators, you can easily create long, strong, and different passwords for every online account.
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
A cyber security tip from my Substack newsletter archives: "The simplest online security upgrade you’re probably not using yet"
Read it below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
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Read it below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
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December 29, 2025 at 8:03 AM
A cyber security tip from my Substack newsletter archives: "The simplest online security upgrade you’re probably not using yet"
Read it below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Read it below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser): You can get notified if any of your passwords have been involved in a data breach, allowing you to act quickly and change that password.
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
December 28, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser): You can get notified if any of your passwords have been involved in a data breach, allowing you to act quickly and change that password.
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser): They save time and effort by auto-filling login details for you, either automatically, or with a couple of mouse clicks.
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy
December 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your browser): They save time and effort by auto-filling login details for you, either automatically, or with a couple of mouse clicks.
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy
🎄 Merry Christmas everyone 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
🎄 Merry Christmas everyone 🎄
Do you ever visit a web page and then find it's difficult to read due to popups, banners, adverts, and even slide over overlays?
What’s the answer? ➡️ Use smry dot ai
Give it a try.
What’s the answer? ➡️ Use smry dot ai
Give it a try.
December 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Do you ever visit a web page and then find it's difficult to read due to popups, banners, adverts, and even slide over overlays?
What’s the answer? ➡️ Use smry dot ai
Give it a try.
What’s the answer? ➡️ Use smry dot ai
Give it a try.
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your web browser): "I'll remember this password".
You type in the password you have used a hundred times before. And the site says “You changed this password last month”.
And now you cannot remember what you changed the password to.
You type in the password you have used a hundred times before. And the site says “You changed this password last month”.
And now you cannot remember what you changed the password to.
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Reasons to use a password manager (but not the one in your web browser): "I'll remember this password".
You type in the password you have used a hundred times before. And the site says “You changed this password last month”.
And now you cannot remember what you changed the password to.
You type in the password you have used a hundred times before. And the site says “You changed this password last month”.
And now you cannot remember what you changed the password to.
I’d love more readers for my newsletter, Making Cyber Security Simple.
I write simple easy to understand tips that will massively improve your cyber security.
I won’t talk in riddles, or bamboozle you.
Just simple straight talking advice you can easily understand.
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I write simple easy to understand tips that will massively improve your cyber security.
I won’t talk in riddles, or bamboozle you.
Just simple straight talking advice you can easily understand.
➡️ theantivirusguy.substack.com
Making Cyber Security Simple by Chris #TheAntiVirusGuy | Chris #TheAntiVirusGuy Moody | Substack
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December 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I’d love more readers for my newsletter, Making Cyber Security Simple.
I write simple easy to understand tips that will massively improve your cyber security.
I won’t talk in riddles, or bamboozle you.
Just simple straight talking advice you can easily understand.
➡️ theantivirusguy.substack.com
I write simple easy to understand tips that will massively improve your cyber security.
I won’t talk in riddles, or bamboozle you.
Just simple straight talking advice you can easily understand.
➡️ theantivirusguy.substack.com
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December 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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What a bargain.
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What a bargain.
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