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Here are 7 tips to help you choose a good password, and keep it secure.
-- Use a combination of characters, numbers and, if possible, symbols. Alternate the capitalization, interchanging upper case with lower case.
-- Don't use words that can be found in dictionaries of any language. Hackers have enormous dictionary files on hand that can match passwords made up of foreign words or phrases.
-- Don't use proper names, names of spouses or friends. |
-- Don't use words spelled backwards. Hackers have programs that flip words back and forth.
-- Don't use the same password for different computer programs. If any one of the systems is breached, all of them may become compromised as a result of a universal password.
-- Never give out your password to strangers. Some hackers may pose as in-house computer technicians to secure access to the system.
-- Change passwords periodically.
Additional information is available from US-Cert at http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-002.html
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