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This Week, Windows Secrets, by Brian Livingston with Fred Langa features an article by Contributing Editor: Becky Waring "Gmail Flaw shows value of strong passwords", in which good sense and good ideas about strong password protection is presented in an easy to read and well-organized manner.
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The recent news-worthy information included is an example of why these password principles should be used on a regular bais.
Read it here: http://windowssecrets.com/comp/090806/
Read more about these tips:
- DO use a password manager
- DO change passwords frequently.
- DO keep your passwords secret
- DON'T use passwords comprised of dictionary words, birthdays, family and pet name
- DON'T use the same password for different sites.
- DON'T allow your computer to automatically sign in on boot-up
- DON'T use the "remember me" or automatic signin option
- DON'T enter passwords on a computer you don't control
- DON'T access password-protected accounts over open Wi-Fi networks...unless the site is secured via https. Use a VPN if you travel a lot.
- DON'T enter a password or even your account name in any Web page you access via an e-mail link.
Keep safer out there, folks.
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Edited by Ztruker, 03 December 2010 - 08:24 PM.
