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How to Set and
Manage Password
As use of
the internet continue to grow and become dominant in our society, password
protection continues to be a concern. New data about some of the recent big
password leaks shows that the most common passwords on the Internet are
passwords followed by 123456 and 12345678. Suffice it to say, passwords aren’t
being taken seriously enough. Here are some simple password-related tips for you
to consider:
1. Create passwords that are
difficult for anyone to guess, including friends, family and hackers.
Avoid
passwords that relate on a personal level, instead use upper and lower case
letters, random symbols, and do not use any word found in the dictionary. One
trick is to choose the first letters of each word from a random phrase such as
“I like to eat pineapple daily”, to get “iLtEPd”, with the addition of a symbol
and number for added measure. Remember, passwords should be changed every 30
days.
2. Do not utilize default passwords
such as “1234” that were provided automatically or by system administrators.
Using such
a password means someone else or a system has a record of the current password,
making it unsecure. Change defaults immediately to a memorable and random
password.
3. Writing down passwords is an
especially troublesome habit.
Pieces of
paper provide others with a simple way to capture and exploit passwords. Use a
secure tool to manage various passwords, or take parts of a unique and memorable
phrase to create a password.
4. Avoid duplication at all costs.
Using the
same or very similar passwords (Charles10 and Charles17 for example) across
multiple logins exposes individuals and entire enterprises to significant risk.
Be sure to use different passwords for every login.
I hope this information is useful.
Should you need assistance with any of your real estate needs,
please contact Supreme Manor Real Estate Services 773-881-9224. Feel free to visit us on our website or any
of our social media sites.
Have a Supreme Day!
Sheila M. Wilkinson-Sanders
Managing Broker/Owner - CPA, GRI, CNC
Supreme Manor Real Estate Services
1840 West 95th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 785-0127 Direct
(773) 797-9640 (fax)
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