I can’t stress this enough. Please use strong unique passwords. They are a must. Not optional.
Poor password habits are responsible for 81% of breaches, according to Verizon’s Data Breach Report.
Strong Passwords
- A strong password is a long password. The more characters the better.
- Strong passwords use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
- Strong passwords do not use real words, names of a people, characters, products, or organizations.
- These passwords are significantly different from your previous ones.
- I repeat, Do Not Reuse Passwords! A compromised password will need to be changed in each location it was used.
Change your password immediately if you suspect it may have been compromised.
Enable multi factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible. I recommend setting up an app on your phone to generate one time codes.
Important – Secure your passwords.
- Shared passwords are not secure.
- Never send passwords by email, instant message, or other means of communication that isn’t secure.
It’s ok to write your passwords down in your little black book, as long as you keep that book secure. Don’t write your password on a sticky note or tape and stick them to your monitor.
Make your life easier and use a Password Manager and a Password Generator.