If you’re like most people, you groan when it’s time to change your passwords. Cybersecurity experts agree we should all be changing our passwords every 1-3 months.

Here’s why it’s so important: Hackers work 24/7 trying to break the security of just about every app, program, and website on the planet. They want sensitive data, like your usernames and passwords. Chances are, you use these usernames and passwords for other things, like banking. If hackers get a hold of your passwords, they can exploit them and put you at serious risk.

The more often you update your passwords, the harder it is for hackers to exploit those breaches. If you haven’t changed your passwords recently, here is your reminder for the new year!