tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post3888416370773734650..comments2008-12-30T18:48:31.316-05:00Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14309605333128481208andy@savingtoinvest.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-67864721768216556302008-12-30T18:42:00.000-05:002008-12-30T18:42:00.000-05:00Some great tips Andy. As an IT adminstrator I often see such poor passwords (from senior staff) that it amazes me that any personal data is safe. Here are some more tips based on my experience:<BR/><BR/>- DO NOT use anything that can be found in any English or Foriegn dictionary. Hackers have algorithims that run through all the words in the dictionary when trying to crack a password. <BR/><BR/>- Always use encrypted connections (https and the padlock sign displayed) when sending the passwords of your securable personal financial accounts over the Internet <BR/> <BR/>- Avoid any names, nicknames words, numbers or information that can be found in your personal data (e.g. social security numbers, maiden names, name of relatives, any dates). Try not to use these in your forgotten your password "Question" either.<BR/><BR/> <BR/>And the most common password no-no, avoid your login name repeated or backwards!!IT Adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-10793851908891640422008-12-29T13:02:00.000-05:002008-12-29T13:02:00.000-05:00Great post and such an important reminder! I have been lax about this area until this year when I experienced internet fraud. Now I have reminders to change passwords quarterly.Middle Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13421430633168170078noreply@blogger.com