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Protect Yourself: Passwords

As you surf the Web, you've undoubtedly noticed that many websites require a user name and password to sign up for services like e-mail or to access premium content.
Typically, you get a password by registering with the site, usually by filling out an online form. With some sites registration is free; with others you may have to pay a fee. These include news sites, such as "The Wall Street Journal," technical support sites and sites with proprietary information, like financial and research sites.
Your password is your prime defense against unauthorized access to your personal account. Do you want someone reading your e-mail or reviewing your banking records? Of course not, so it's important to choose your passwords carefully and just as critical, to safeguard them.
A website's security system can only confirm that a password is legitimate, not whether the user is authorized to use the password. Make it tough for prying eyes by following these guidelines:
Don't use passwords that consist of easily obtainable personal information, such as your address, phone number or date of birth. Also avoid using common words found in a dictionary.
Devise passwords of at least six characters and consisting of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols, for example: 2le@rN.

Use a different password for each service you register with.

Ideally, a password should be easy to remember. However, the reality is that having multiple passwords becomes confusing; which password is for which site? If you need to record your passwords, store them in a secure location. A piece of paper in the top drawer of your desk is tempting fate. Even worse is a Post-It note on your monitor!

Never disclose your password.

For sensitive accounts, such as financial services, change your passwords frequently. We recommend every two months.


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