10/13/2025
- Division of Banks
- Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
What makes a strong password?
- Long
- At least 16 characters
- Random
- Upper- and lower-case letters
- Numbers
- Special characters
- Spaces
- Consider passphrases (5-7 unrelated words).
- Unique
- Different for each account
- NEVER reuse passwords.
Use a Password Manager
- Why use a password manager?
- Stores your passwords.
- Alerts you of duplicate passwords.
- Generates strong passwords.
- Fills in your login credentials on websites to make sign-in easy.
- Won't fall for a phishing website, even if you do.
- Encryption ensures that password managers never "know" what your passwords are, keeping them safe from cyberattacks.
Division of Banks
The Division of Banks (DOB) is the chartering authority and primary regulator for financial service providers in Massachusetts. DOB's primary mission is to ensure a sound, competitive, and accessible financial services environment throughout the Commonwealth.
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation protects and empowers consumers through advocacy and education, and ensures a fair playing field for the Massachusetts businesses its agencies regulate.