National
Change Your Password Day is celebrated annually on February 1st. It is a reminder to change your passwords regularly to keep your personal
information safe. Password security is a crucial aspect of online safety. Passwords are the
first line of defense against cybercriminals and their access to your personal data. Over
86% of data breaches involve stolen passwords, take these steps when
creating a secure password.
1. Length: Use a password that is at least 8
characters long. Longer
passwords are more difficult to crack than shorter ones.
2. Complexity: Use a combination of uppercase and
lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using
easily guessable information such as your name, birthdate, or phone
number.
3. Uniqueness: Use a different password for each of
your accounts. This way, if
one password is compromised, your other accounts will still be secure.
4. Avoid common passwords: Avoid using common passwords such as
“password”, “123456”, or “qwerty”. These
passwords are easily guessable and can be cracked in seconds.
Password managers are also a useful tool to use. A password manager is a software that helps you create and
store unique, complex passwords for all your online accounts. It is a secure and convenient way to manage your passwords and keep them safe
from cybercriminals.
Password
managers work by generating strong passwords for you and storing them in an
encrypted database. You only need to remember one master password to access all your other passwords. This way, you can use different passwords for each
of your accounts without having to remember them all.
Some password managers also offer additional features such as two-factor
authentication, password sharing, and password strength analysis.
They are available as standalone applications or as browser extensions, and as always if you need help with anything
streaming or smart home related you can contact us at 309-778-8611 or by
emailing us at OneSource@midcentury.com
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