Password Tips
To enhance the security of your passwords and safeguard your online accounts from potential threats such as social engineering, brute force, dictionary attacks, or protecting your data from common attack methods. It's essential to consider the following precautions.
- You should not use the same password, security questions, or answers for multiple accounts.
- Set reminders to change your passwords regularly, especially for important accounts and sensitive information.
- Choose strong passwords with a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters.
- Include numbers and symbols to increase password complexity.
- Avoid using easily guessable information like your name, birthdate, or common words.
- Create unique passwords for each of your online accounts.
- Aim for a minimum password length of at least 12 characters.
- Avoid using information from your social media profiles in your passwords.
- Update your passwords regularly, especially for critical accounts.
- Consider using passphrases - longer combinations of words - for added security.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) whenever available.
- Avoid using dictionary words or common phrases in your passwords.
- Use a reputable password manager to generate and store complex passwords securely.
- Be cautious of phishing attempts and never share your password via email or unknown websites.
- Change default passwords on devices and applications to enhance security.
- Keep your operating system and software up to date to patch security vulnerabilities.
- Monitor your accounts for any unusual activities and report any suspicious behavior promptly.
- Lock your computer and mobile phone when unattended.
- Close your web browser when not at your computer, otherwise the browser cookies can be intercepted, making it possible to bypass two-step verification and log into your account with stolen cookies on other computers.