Do’s and don’ts of passwords
With the increase of identity theft and electronic break-ins, password security has never been more important. Keep your passwords safe with the
following do’s and don’ts of password security.
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Do’s
Do use odd characters such as !,@,#,$,and &.
Do use both lowercase and capital letters as well as numbers.
Do change your passwords at least bi-annually (Use daylight savings time as a reminder).
Do make your password at least 10 characters long.
Do use both lowercase and capital letters as well as numbers.
Do change your passwords at least bi-annually (Use daylight savings time as a reminder).
Do make your password at least 10 characters long.
‘Privacy is not for the passive.’ – Jeffrey Rosen
Don’ts
Don’t use personal names of
spouses, children, pets or friends.
Don’t use consecutive numbers or letters.
Don’t use reoccurring passwords like Rover1, Rover2, Rover3.
Don’t use personal info like social security numbers or your address.
Don’t use common phrases or sports teams.
Don’t give out your password to anyone.
Don’t write down your password.
Don’t use consecutive numbers or letters.
Don’t use reoccurring passwords like Rover1, Rover2, Rover3.
Don’t use personal info like social security numbers or your address.
Don’t use common phrases or sports teams.
Don’t give out your password to anyone.
Don’t write down your password.
Don’t ever give your password to
someone over the phone.
