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Password Tips

by Community Connector Community Connector on 05-04-2011 04:42 PM - last edited on 05-06-2011 12:14 PM


What’s the easiest way you can protect your personal information online?  By creating strong passwords for every site you visit!  Here are a few Dos and Don’ts when it comes to passwords:


Do


  • Use a combination of capital letters, lower-case letters and numbers
  • Use special characters like #, $, @ and ~ whenever possible
  • Use passwords that are at least 12 to 14 characters long (the longer, the better)
  • Use randomly generated passwords whenever possible
  • Change your password every 30 to 90 days
  • Keep your password in a safe place if you need to write it down, such as a wallet or safe



Don’t

 

  • Use the same password on every site
  • Use default passwords like admin or guest
  • Use passwords based on dictionary words, repetition or names (ex: racecar, spamspam, Brian)
  • Use passwords based on well-known numbers (ex: 911, 8675309, 411)
  • Use dictionary words with numbers appended (ex: password123)
  • Use passwords with simple substitution (ex: p@ssw0rd)
  • Use the same character multiple times in succession (ex: AAA)
  • Use passwords based on personal information like addresses, hobbies and dates
  • Leave your password where anyone can find it, like attached to your computer monitor or desk



Remember that your personal information is only as safe as you make it - the more complex you make your passwords, the harder they will be for others to guess.


Just how strong are your passwords?  You can find out on Microsoft’s official safety and security site:


https://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/password-checker.aspx