{"id":78884,"date":"2024-06-05T15:50:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T07:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=78884"},"modified":"2024-06-14T12:35:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T04:35:46","slug":"pins-vs-passwords-which-is-more-secure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2024\/06\/pins-vs-passwords-which-is-more-secure\/","title":{"rendered":"PINs vs. Passwords: Which is more secure?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"78884\" class=\"elementor elementor-78884\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fe5dd post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fe5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cef08c3&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-409a2e9a\" data-id=\"409a2e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2493f1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2493f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/1062x597\/3d708d4402\/pin-vs-password.png\/m\/1080x0\/filters:quality(75)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"607\" \/><\/p><div class=\"PostContent_content__eM_tn text-black break-words\" data-content-type-blog=\"true\"><section class=\"my-3\"><div class=\"Article_wrapper__8_7eU\"><div class=\"richtext\"><h2 id=\"are-you-team-passwords-or-team-pins\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Are you team passwords or team PINs?<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Passwords and secret codes have been used for thousands of years to keep information safe and private. In today&#8217;s digital world, we continue to rely on these methods to protect our data and online accounts. Most people use either passwords or PINs to secure their digital assets, and there has been an ongoing debate about which is more secure.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Some users find PINs secure enough and appreciate that they&#8217;re short and easy to remember. Password advocates argue that PINs, usually just a few digits long, offer far fewer combinations, making them more vulnerable to cyber attacks. There are also those who suggest that both PINs and passwords serve the same purpose of authentication and can be equally safe, as well as people who doubt the security of either approach.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Let&#8217;s explore this topic to see whether PINs or passwords offer greater security.<\/p><h2 id=\"what-is-a-pin\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">What is a PIN?<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">To understand PINs and passwords, let&#8217;s start with the basics. PIN stands for &#8220;Personal Identification Number,&#8221; a numerical code used to verify a user&#8217;s identity. PINs were first introduced in the 1960s along with cash machines (ATMs), and to this day, a typical PIN consists of four to eight digits, providing a relatively simple way to authenticate a person.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The simplicity of a PIN has its pros and cons. Because it&#8217;s usually short and made up of numbers, a PIN is easy to remember. However, if a PIN has only four digits, there are just 10,000 possible combinations. While that might sound like plenty, in today&#8217;s world of advanced technology, it&#8217;s not as secure as you&#8217;d think. It\u2019s actually super easy for powerful computers to crack these PINs.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">PINs are usually entered manually on touchscreen devices, which makes automated <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/brute-force-attack\/\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">brute-force attacks<\/a> less effective. Additionally, most systems that use PINs have a limit on the number of failed attempts allowed before locking the user out. For instance, if a device only allows six attempts to enter a PIN, there is a 0.06% chance that someone could crack a four-digit PIN simply by guessing. However, if your PIN is as common as &#8216;0000&#8217; or &#8216;1234,&#8217; the chances of getting hacked go up significantly.<\/p><h2 id=\"what-is-a-password\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">What is a password?<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">A password is a secret word, phrase, or string of characters used to confirm someone&#8217;s identity or to gain access to a system, application, or device. It can be just about anything\u2014a word, a set of numbers, or a mix of both. To make it secure, a strong password should combine numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters, and special characters and be at least 12 characters long.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Like PINs, digital passwords first appeared in the early 1960s and have been in use ever since. If you take a 10-character password, it can have a massive 59,873,693,923,837,900,000 possible variations. This might make you think you already know which of the two options is more secure, but things aren&#8217;t as straightforward as they seem.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Passwords are often used for online accounts or devices that usually don&#8217;t have a limit on failed login attempts. This makes them vulnerable to automated brute-force attacks, where a program systematically tries all possible combinations to crack the password. Not every brute-force attack is practical, though, because it could take years to break into a strong password. However, hacking technologies are evolving quickly, making these attacks more efficient and raising the odds of success.<\/p><div id=\"Inner content blog banner - Premium\"><section class=\"overflow-hidden relative\"><div class=\"rounded-3 bg-custom-grey-light pt-8 px-4 pb-6 md:px-6 md:py-6\"><div class=\"nord-row row justify-start items-center\"><div class=\"nord-col self-center md:col-3 mb-6 md:mb-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto md:hidden\" style=\"color: transparent; background-size: cover; background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat;\" src=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 640w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 750w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 1080w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 1200w\" alt=\"lock icon\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto hidden md:block\" style=\"color: transparent; background-size: cover; background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat;\" src=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 640w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 750w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 1080w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 1200w\" alt=\"lock icon\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"nord-col md:col-9 text-center md:text-left\"><h2 class=\"nord-text text-h4 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Level up your online security<\/h2><div class=\"w-full mb-3\">\u00a0<\/div><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Store and manage your digital valuables safely<\/p><div class=\"w-full mb-4 md:mb-6\">\u00a0<\/div><p><a class=\"nord-button focus:outline-none font-medium align-bottom rounded-1 select-none transition-colors ease-out duration-250 cursor-pointer nord-button--medium border text-white nord-button--v-contained nord-button--c-teal bg-teal border-teal font-medium inline-block relative text-center w-full md:w-auto Button_rounded___wTqY\" style=\"min-width: 180px;\" href=\"\/en\/plans\/\">Start Free Trial<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><h2 id=\"password-vs-pin-which-is-safer\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Password vs. PIN: Which is safer?<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">It&#8217;s time to answer the big question: Which is safer, passwords or PINs? Technically, passwords are more secure if they&#8217;re strong enough. Even with the latest hacking software, it could take hundreds of years to crack a complex 12-character password. Using a 16-character password might extend that time to thousands of years. So, if you&#8217;re looking to protect your device or online account, using a strong password is a better choice than a PIN.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">This doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean you should stop using PINs altogether. PINs are a practical and secure method to unlock your touchscreen device, for example. Using them is quick and often has a limited number of attempts before locking, adding an extra layer of protection.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">However, if you really care about the security of your online accounts and digital assets, consider using both passwords and PINs generated by a <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/what-is-multi-factor-authentication\/\">multi-factor authentication (MFA)<\/a> tool. In this case, after you enter your account&#8217;s password, the MFA tool prompts you with a unique PIN that you must enter to verify your access. This extra layer of security ensures that even if someone gets hold of your password, they won&#8217;t be able to access your account without the additional verification step.<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-create-a-secure-pin\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">How to create a secure PIN<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">If you are to create a PIN for your touchscreen device or credit card, make sure it is as secure as possible. Here are some guidelines on how to achieve that:<\/p><ol class=\"leading-loose List_list__BljM0 List_ol__Aykkt\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Stay away from simple, easily guessable PINs like &#8220;1234,&#8221; &#8220;0000,&#8221; &#8220;1111,&#8221; &#8220;123456,&#8221; or &#8220;9876.&#8221;<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Don&#8217;t use personal information such as birthdates, anniversaries, phone numbers, or other details that someone could easily guess.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Don&#8217;t write down your PIN or store it in an insecure manner (like a note on your phone)\u2014just memorize it.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">If possible, create a PIN that is longer than four digits.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><h2 id=\"how-to-improve-your-password-security\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">How to improve your password security<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The first thing you should do to improve your password security is to ensure that all your passwords are strong and stored securely. Since we\u2019ve already stressed the importance of unique and complex passwords, let\u2019s now shift our attention to the storage part.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Many people still keep their passwords in their notebooks or notes on their phones, not realizing how insecure that is. But the reasoning behind this habit isn&#8217;t too surprising. After all, memorizing all your passwords isn&#8217;t exactly easy. According to our <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/how-many-passwords-does-average-person-have\/\">study<\/a>, the average person juggles a whopping 87 passwords just for work. For most of us, this is way too many to even try to remember. So, how do you address this problem? You use a reliable password manager like NordPass.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"\/en\/password-manager\/\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">NordPass<\/a> provides an encrypted virtual space where you can safely store and manage all your passwords, passkeys, credit card details, and other sensitive information. It is also lightning-fast at generating strong passwords, allows you to securely share credentials with the people you trust, and even checks if your login data has been compromised in a breach. So, if you\u2019re looking for a way to improve your password security, NordPass is your go-to solution.<\/p><h2 id=\"try-passwordless-authentication\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Try passwordless authentication<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">It might come as news to some of you that nowadays, you can skip the whole dilemma of choosing between PINs or passwords altogether and opt for a far more secure solution. This is because there is a new authentication method that lets you securely log in to websites and apps without entering a password or a PIN\u2014and it\u2019s called \u201cpasskeys\u201d.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">A <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/what-is-a-passkey\/\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">passkey<\/a> consists of two distinct cryptography keys: a public key, which is registered with the website or app, and a private key, which remains stored locally on your device and never leaves it. During login, these keys are matched up, granting you access to the website.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">As already mentioned, NordPass lets you store passkeys, ensuring fast and secure access to your online accounts. This allows you to utilize biometrics, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, for authentication, making the whole process much easier and safer. Therefore, if you&#8217;re truly committed to improving the security of your online accounts, we suggest you go passwordless with NordPass and switch to passkeys on accounts and applications.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2004c86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"2004c86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-748947f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"748947f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7995c19\" data-id=\"7995c19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a437045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a437045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About Version 2 Digital<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.\n<br><br>\nThrough an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"63567\" class=\"elementor elementor-63567\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-45e3ec76 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"45e3ec76\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-311e216d\" data-id=\"311e216d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9a2e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d9a2e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About NordPass<br \/><\/strong>NordPass is developed by Nord Security, a company leading the global market of cybersecurity products.<\/p><p>The web has become a chaotic space where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues. 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