 TITLE: How Do You Protect Your Personal Information Online? CONTENT: 1\\. Create Strong Passwords\n---------------------------\nNo one should be expected to keep all their passwords straight based on memory alone. But that doesn't mean you should use the same one over and over.\nInstead, create separate passwords for each online account that incorporate up to five words that don't ordinarily appear together, plus a mix of capital and lowercase letters and special characters. Or, as password manager Dashlane suggests, come up with a phrase that's meaningful to you, then create a password using the first letter of each word and unique special characters.\nEven better: Download a password management tool like LastPass, 1Password or Dashlane, which will store your passwords and even help you generate strong ones. A recent study by security consulting firm Independent Security Evaluators found flaws in some password managers. Still, experts say they're one of the safest ways to store and organize your information.\nWhen possible, use two-factor authentication. That means your account has a second layer of protection: You'll get a text message with a passcode to enter after logging in with your password, for instance. END