2 Long, 2 Unique and 2 Complex — Passwords
Welcome to Week 2 of cybersecurity awareness month! Just like you need a unique ticket for each movie you attend, you should also have a unique password for all your online accounts. Don’t reuse the same password across websites. If one of those sites gets compromised, hackers will also try that password on other sites. No matter the account, all passwords should be created with these three words in mind:
- Long — Use st least 12 characters.
- Unique — Never reuse passwords. Each account needs its own unique password.
- Complex — Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. Some websites will even let you include spaces.
If you haven’t already, install a password manager. Never write passwords down. Password managers not only let you manage all your online accounts’ unique passwords, but they have some other advantages:
- Save you time.
- Work across all your devices and operating systems.
- Protect your identity.
- Notify you of potential phishing websites.
Look for this week’s Secure Your Screen poster on bulletin boards around campus.
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