One of the most common password-stealing techniques is phishing, where hackers set up fake websites and deceive users into entering their login details. For example, hackers could create a fake banking webpage and convince unsuspecting users to enter their private banking details. Hackers typically send phishing links via email, posing as representatives of legitimate companies. But phishing sites can also be found on social networking sites and even in search engine results. There are many other ways your password can be stolen, including when company servers are breached or malware (like spyware) covertly monitors your keyboard strokes. Hackers can also break into accounts using brute-force attack software, which attempts to guess account passwords at a rate of hundreds per second.