Do You Manage Your Passwords?
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Identity theft is a serious problem on the net and clearing up the mess requires lots of money and time. You have to extra careful with your passwords and personal information. Here are ten tips to help those who are negligent about password management.
- Do not write down your passwords.
- When the password is “password or a default that is assigned”, change it immediately.
- Create secret questions and answers (whenever possible). Make sure the answer cannot be searched on the net.
- Change your password at least every 2-3 months.
- For new passwords, ensure they are totally different from the old one.
- Avoid obvious words. Passwords must be more complex than a single word which can be hacked with a dictionary attack.
- Short passwords are very dangerous. A strong password which consists of at least eight characters with a mix of upper case, lower case and numbers.
- Don’t use password programs that store your information or provide auto password injection.
- Never have your browser save or remember your passwords.
- Always clear your cookies when you’re done for the day.
These 10 tips will help you properly manage your passwords and prevent anyone from invading your privacy. It’s important that we all practice proper security when it comes to our privacy.
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