˜ Tips for better password security!€¦ · ˜ Tips for better password security! Here are 5 tips...
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They want what you’ve got—don’t let them have it. Make sure you’re doing what you can to keep your sensitive data out of the hands of cyber criminals. 5 Tips for better password security! Here are 5 tips for better password security. 01 Avoid using passwords that include personal details about yourself such as your name, your pet’s name, the city you were born in, etc. These tend to be easier for hackers to figure out. Using passwords that are at least 12 characters long and have a combination of letters, numbers and other characters can make them harder to crack. Strength can be found in complexity. tRu@#41iNs6& Mdia8yoblrnB 02 You don’t want to create a password so obscure that it’s impossible for you to remember. If you want to create a password that’s easy to remember, but hard to guess, try using a phrase. For example, the phrase “My dog is an 8 year old black labrador retriever named Barkley,” would become: Mdia8yoblrnB. Just don’t make it too difficult for you to remember. If you use the same password for multiple accounts, you’re putting yourself at risk. If one account is compromised, it may result in all your accounts being compromised. Be sure to create unique passwords for each account, and update them often. Keep mixing things up. 03 puPpy111 puPpy111 puPpy111 $ $ puPpy111 Creating strong passwords can be useless if you’re leaving your login information saved for your favourite websites. While password save features are convenient, they’re also risky. Never use this feature on a computer that’s shared with others. Inputting your password each time not only heightens security, but will help you remember it! Beware the password save feature. 04 Do you want to save your password ************ Do you want to save your password for this site? smallbusinessgeeks.com ************ YES NO It’s important to think carefully about the security questions you select when you set up a new account. Instead of choosing one of the pre-selected questions provided, try to come up with your own. That way you can use a question and an answer that only you would know the answer to. Use questions only you know the answer to. 05 What elementary school did you attend? SECURITY QUESTIONS What is your favourite country to visit? CONTINUE SAVE REFRESH This inforgraphic is provided for information only and is not a substitute for professional advice. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information and will not be responsible for any loss arising out of reliance on the information. TruShield Insurance logo are trademarks of Northbridge Financial Corporation, licensed by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation (insurer of TruShield Insurance policies).[3754-007 ed01E]
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They want what you’ve got—don’t let them have it. Make sure you’re doing what you can to keep your sensitive data out of the hands of cyber criminals.
5 Tips for better password security!
Here are 5 tips for better password security.
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Avoid using passwords that include personal details about yourself such as your name, your pet’s name, the city you were born in, etc. These tend to be easier for hackers to figure out. Using passwords that are at least 12 characters long and have a combination of letters, numbers and other characters can make them harder to crack.
Strength can be found in complexity.
tRu@#41iNs6&
Mdia8yoblrnB
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You don’t want to create a password so obscure that it’s impossible for you to remember. If you want to create a password that’s easy to remember, but hard to guess, try using a phrase. For example, the phrase “My dog is an 8 year old black labrador retriever named Barkley,” would become: Mdia8yoblrnB.
Just don’t make it too difficult for you to remember.
If you use the same password for multiple accounts, you’re putting yourself at risk. If one account is compromised, it may result in all your accounts being compromised. Be sure to create unique passwords for each account, and update them often.
Keep mixing things up.
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Creating strong passwords can be useless if you’re leaving your login information saved for your favourite websites. While password save features are convenient, they’re also risky. Never use this feature on a computer that’s shared with others. Inputting your password each time not only heightens security, but will help you remember it!
Beware the password save feature.
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Do you want to save your password for this site?smallbusinessgeeks.com ************
YES NO
Do you want to save your password for this site?smallbusinessgeeks.com ************
YES NO
It’s important to think carefully about the security questions you select when you set up a new account. Instead of choosing one of the pre-selected questions provided, try to come up with your own. That way you can use a question and an answer that only you would know the answer to.
Use questions only you know the answer to.
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What elementary school did you attend?
SECURITY QUESTIONS
What is your favourite country to visit?
CONTINUESAVEREFRESH
This inforgraphic is provided for information only and is not a substitute for professional advice. We makeno representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information and will not be responsible for any loss arising out of reliance on the information. TruShield Insurance logo are trademarks of Northbridge Financial Corporation, licensed by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation (insurer of TruShield Insurance policies).[3754-007 ed01E]
