Here are some of the key tips:
1) Passwords don’t have to be hard to remember, just hard to crack. Type a sentence with lots of words and include punctuation.
2) Change your passwords more often if the content in the account is very sensitivity and needs to be protected.
3) Avoid generic password phrases like “To be, or not to be.” Deliberately misspell words.
4) Stay away from easy-to-find words and numbers you like your pet’s, partner’s, your mother’s maiden name, birthdates, etc.
5) Do not write write a password or pin on a piece of paper. If you need to, scramble the letters.
6) Don’t keep the same password for different sites.
7) Use a password manager like Keepass on Windows or 1password on Macs to generate stronger passwords.
8) Consider adding a number to the end of sentence-based password phrases.
9) Avoid public wi-fi and typing passwords into other people’s machines in case a keylogger is installed.
10) Reuse passwords only at unimportant sites.
11) Log in on pages protected with SSL encryption. Look for the “s” in “https://
12) Cheap password management software can sometimes generate passwords that look strong but aren’t
13) Some people replace letters for numbers, and vice versa. This doesn’t always work because software can replace letters too. Use different numbers to replace a letter, i.e., r7plac8 not r3plac3.
14) Archive important passwords so that friends and family can have access to your accounts in case of emergency.
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