Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Protect Yourself! How to Make The Ultimate Password

How To Protect Your Password:
[Per BlueHost]

  • Memorize your password, do not write it down
  • Do not share your password
  • Do not use the same password you use on other services (gmail, Yahoo, etc)
  • Avoid using one password for all your logins
  • Avoid logging in from public computers
  • Change your password frequently
  • Be wary of allowing your password to be remembered by browser plugins or other utilities

Tips for choosing a password:

  • Avoid dictionary words
  • Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
  • Use a combination of capital and lower case letters
  • If you use a word, try to combine multiple words, or use "made up" words
  • Avoid familiar items (names, phone number, etc)
  • Avoid common passwords and generic sequences (ie. "password", "admin", "123456", etc.)
  • The more characters you use, the safer (use at least 8)

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