Why do I get a message "your password has been used in a breach" when I create a new i-scribe account?
This is a security feature, not a cause for alarm. Akuru checks new passwords against third-party databases of passwords exposed in historical breaches across the internet.
I'm trying to set a password for my new i-scribe account, but it's not being accepted. Why is this?聽
This is a security feature, not a cause for alarm. Akuru checks new passwords against third-party databases of passwords exposed in historical breaches across the internet.
If your chosen password appears in any of those databases, you'll be prompted to choose a different one to keep your account secure.
To create a password that will be accepted, please do the following:聽
- Use a minimum of 12 characters
- Include a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
- Avoid common words, phrases, or slight variations of them
- Ensure the password is completely unique (not used elsewhere)
We recommend using a passphrase (e.g. several unrelated words with variation), or a password manager to generate a secure password.
For more on how Akuru keeps your account and data secure, see the Akuru Trust Centre.
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