Tips To Keep Your Passwords Safe
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450,000 user passwords on Yahoo hacked, 6 million
LinkedIn accounts hacked! Most of us seem to be increasingly getting used to
such security breaches.
However, what many of us don’t realize is how our
little prudence can help us protect ourselves from becoming victim to such
hackings. It’s time we start guarding our passwords, the way we guard our ATM
pins.
As it is the weak passwords which make our accounts
vulnerable. So, here are few simple tips to protect your passwords.
Use different passwords
Make sure you use different passwords for each of
your accounts.
Remember to log off
Always log off if you leave your device and anyone
is around—it only takes a moment for someone to steal or change the password.
Keep your anti-virus up to date
Use comprehensive security software and keep it up
to date to avoid key loggers (keystroke loggers) and other malware.
Avoid using public PCs
Avoid entering passwords on computers you don’t control (like computers at an Internet cafe or library) -—they may have malware that steals your passwords.
Avoid entering passwords when using unsecured Wi-Fi connections (like at the airport or coffee shop) -— hackers can intercept your passwords and data over this unsecured connection.
Never share your password
Don’t tell anyone your password. Your trusted friend
now might not be your friend in the future. Keep your passwords safe by keeping
them to yourself.
Change passwords regularly
Depending on the sensitivity of the information
being protected, you should change your passwords periodically, and avoid
reusing a password for at least one year.
Use easy to remember, hard to guess passwords
Do use at least eight characters of lowercase and
uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols in your password. Remember, the more
the merrier.
Strong passwords are easy to remember but hard to
guess. Iam:)2b29! — This has 10 characters and says “I am happy to be 29!” I
wish.
Use the keyboard as a palette to create shapes.
%tgbHU8*- Follow that on the keyboard. It’s a V. The letter V starting with any
of the top keys. To change these periodically, you can slide them across the
Keep tip sheet
You can also write a “tip sheet” which will give you
a clue to remember your password, but doesn’t actually contain your password on
it. For example, in the example above, your “tip sheet” might read “To be, or
not to be?”
Check password strength
Check your password strength. If the site you are
signing up for offers a password strength analyzer, pay attention to it and
heed its advice.
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