As the year wraps up, I wanted to take a moment to highlight something important: password security. SplashData recently released a list of the most commonly used passwords in 2017 — and some of them are shockingly easy to guess.
With cybersecurity becoming more critical in 2018, here are a few tips to help keep your accounts safe and used only by you:
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Never share your passwords. That means with friends, family, coworkers — anyone.
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Enable two-step verification wherever it’s available. It adds an extra layer of protection.
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Choose long passwords over overly complex ones. A phrase or sentence is better than “P@ssw0rd!”.
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Use different usernames and passwords for each account or system.
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Use a secure password manager like LastPass, Dashlane, or 1Password to keep track of everything. (No, a sticky note under your keyboard doesn’t count.)
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Don’t change your password unless you need to. Frequent changes often lead people to just add a number or symbol to the same weak password. Not helpful.
Cyber threats are only getting smarter — make sure you are too.
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