Strong passwords are the key to life these days. Be sure to protect yourself by utilizing the tips provided here. We've created the following list of Do's and Don'ts for you.
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Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, symbols, and numbers. |
Use commonly used passwords such as 123456, the word "password," “qwerty”, “111111”, or a word like, “superman”. |
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Make sure your user passwords are at least eight characters long. |
Use a solitary word in any language. Hackers have dictionary-based systems to crack these types of passwords. If you insist on using a word, misspell it as much as possible, or insert numbers for letters. |
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uUse abbreviated phrases for passwords. You can choose a phrase such as "I want to go to England." You can convert this phrase to an abbreviation by using the first letters of each word and changing the word "to" to a number "2." This will result in the following basic password phrase: iw2g2e |
Use a derivative of your name, the name of a family member or the name of a pet. In addition to names, do not use phone numbers, addresses, birthdays or Social Security numbers. |
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Change your passwords on a regular basis (e.g. once every 2 months). |
Use the same password across multiple websites. If remembering multiple passwords is an issue, you can use a password manager to securely store your passwords. |
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Log out of websites and devices when you are finished using them. |
Write your passwords down, share them with anyone or let anyone see you log into devices or websites. |
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Answer "yes" when prompted to save your password to a particular computer's browser. Instead, rely on a strong password committed to memory or stored in a dependable password management program. |
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Wait until a threat strikes - make the necessary changes today! |
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