[header] How to manage your passwords [title] Avoid using easy-to-identify-and therefore easy-to-hack-passwords such as family names, birthdays, house numbers, phone numbers. [step] In particular, never use a social security number as a password. Hackers have become expert at decrypting social security numbers based on knowledge of how they are assigned to individuals.
[header] How to manage your passwords [title] Avoid using easy-to-identify-and therefore easy-to-hack-passwords such as family names, birthdays, house numbers, phone numbers. [step] In particular, never use a social security number as a password. Hackers have become expert at decrypting social security numbers based on knowledge of how they are assigned to individuals.
[title] Ensure that you understand the laws in your jurisdiction. [step] The specific laws you must heed when using this strategy are different for every jurisdiction. And really never think about getting into family numbers unless you know for sure who they are. Don't make a habit of using a number that isn't your own. [title] Brainstorm a short list of passwords that you will remember. [step] Have passwords handy before you are prompted to create one helps to take the pressure off and prevent you from creating easily decrypted passwords. By using security locks, hackers can instantly bypass a user's password. [substeps] Using password locks may prevent you from sharing passwords with other users, usually through other means besides using your social security number.