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Holiday Internet Safety Tips – Passwords Made Easy

by Employee Emeritus ā€Ž12-08-2010 04:28 PM - edited ā€Ž12-08-2010 04:28 PM

Internet Safety for DummiesAs promised, I’m back this week with more Internet Safety tips for everyone to keep in mind over the holidays.

 

These are based on a booklet we commissioned by Linda Criddle of the Safe Internet Alliance and Nancy C. Muir from iLookBothWays to help seniors have a safe, fun and productive time online.

 

This week’s tip: 

 

Passwords Made Easy

 

Strong passwords don’t have to be hard to remember, just hard to guess.  Though strong passwords use at least ten characters, and include capitals, characters and numbers, they don’t have to be intimidating.  To make it easy, use a phrase, incorporate shorthand, or use the site to give you clues:

 

  • 2BorNot2B? (to be or not to be)
  • It’s@MyBank (it’s at my bank)
  • Matt6:9-13 (Biblical verse)

 

Check back next week for more tips.  Let us know if you have others and if you’d like a copy of the booklet, send us a request by leaving a comment below and we’ll be back in touch to get your address. 

 

Happy Holidays!

Comments
by LPS on ā€Ž12-29-2010 07:22 AM

Good tips.  Can I please have a copy of the booklet?  Thanks.

by Employee Emeritus on ā€Ž01-03-2011 11:06 AM

Dear LPS,

 

Check your e-mail for a message from me. 

 

Susan

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