Tip #4469 - Passwords Should Be...
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Passwords
Should Be...
Do
you often have trouble coming up with the perfect password? Whether
you're purchasing something online or you're signing up for some kind
of newsletter, etc., a password is usually required. Plus, we all know
(well, we should) that it's best to use a different password for each
thing we do online. And with more and more services being added everyday,
it can sometimes be hard to come up with new passwords to use. So, I
thought I would take some time today and try to help you out. What do
you say we create some passwords?!
According
to security experts, there are six rules you should follow when making
up your passwords. First of all, they should be random. By that, I mean
you should choose a series of characters that are completely random
to everyone else, but make complete sense to you. The second rule follows
up with that by saying passwords should be unique. Again, just try to
create a password that no one else will be able to easily guess. The
third rule states that a password should be, at the very least, eight
characters long, but the longer it is, the better. If you can come up
with a password that's 14 characters or more, go for it!
The
next rule says that a password should be a combination of upper and
lowercase letters and there should be at least one number or symbol
included in there somewhere. The more variety you add to your password,
the better it will be. The fifth rule simply states that you should
change your password regularly and frequently. The longer you leave
the same password in place, the easier it will be for a hacker to grab
it. And lastly, you should type your password out manually each and
every time you're asked for it. Yes, the "Remember Password"
feature is nice, but it's really best to enter it in each time. If you
follow these six simple rules, you will have the most secure and perfect
passwords in town. That's something to be proud of!
~ Erin
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