STRONG PASSWORDS = SELF-PROTECTION

Why are passwords essential for self protection? Passwords protect hackers from accessing personal information (birthday, social security number, contact information, etc.) Passwords protect hackers from accessing stealing or using in an unauthorized manner your intellectual property (files, assignments, etc.), and your money (credit card information…). Passwords protect hackers from entering your social profiles ( accounts, FaceBook, Twitter, etc.), obtaining contact information for all of your friends, and sending out messages in your name.

What makes a strong password? Elements of a password: letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, symbols A strong password has a combination of all character types, and exceeds 8 characters.

Dos and Don’ts Don’t… reuse passwords, use words found in dictionaries or easily guessed, or include personal information Do…Select 8 Characters combined in a manner difficult to guess Method: Start with a phrase. SoccerMama Lengthen the phrase based on the purpose of the password. SoccerMamaVista Scramble the phrase, replacing letters with symbols or numbers so it can’t be found in a dictionary or easily guessed. Strong resulting password: So((er3amaVista

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