European CyberCrime Centre

Advice & guidance

Passwords

Strong, unique passwords remain a cornerstone of online safety. How to create, store and manage them properly.

Latest guidance on passwords

GuidanceRecovering a hacked accountA step by step guide to recovering online accounts.

GuidancePhishing scams: how to spot and report themHow to recognise and report scam emails, texts, websites, adverts or phone calls across Europe.

GuidancePasskeys: what you need to knowEC3 recommends using passkeys instead of passwords wherever they are available.