Updating: New vulnerabilities in computers, web-browsers, and yes, thermostats are found daily.Adding more characters adds exponential time to crack, 12-character complex passwords take over seven centuries to crack (according to “test a new password” ). Just in case you’re wondering, a six-character password takes an attacker around 10 minutes to hack. Plus, remembering stuff is good for long-term brain health. You have multiple keys, so have multiple complex passwords. Think about it, would you give a stranger one key to your car, house and safety deposit box? I didn’t think so. Passwords: I know you’ve heard this before, use different complex passwords for each account you have.Do yourself a favor and delete old accounts. Also, these abandoned accounts often have more personal data in one spot than you think, data ranging from old banking information, credit card numbers, as well as family and friends information as well. These abandoned accounts often have passwords that do not reflect today’s security standards, which are often easy for an attacker to crack. You’re the greatest defense against attackers both at home and work.ĭelete abandoned accounts: That Yahoo or Hotmail address you had 12 years ago to enter online sweepstakes or receive coupons that you have not used in 10 years, delete it.
Prior to clicking that message or answering questions over the phone take a second and ask yourself “Does this seem legitimate?” By utilizing common sense you can thwart most attacks. So how do you protect yourself from these well-crafted communications? Simple really, be suspicious. They pretend to be a long lost Aunt in an email you received, a computer technician on the telephone or a message regarding a package you’re expecting. Attackers have always known the easiest way to get information they desire is to simply ask for it. You are the first line of defense: Technology alone cannot protect you from all things evil online.Here are some essential tips to being safe online: Is their information safe? In the next few paragraphs we’re going to discuss simple steps for online safety, as well as educate kids about online safety. This should make you wonder - are you doing all you can to be safe online? What about your children’s online safety? Kids today have a knack for utilizing digital devices and media platforms. The reality is we live in the digital age and it seems that every week there is a data breach involving millions of accounts. No worries of online safety or having your identity stolen by digital bandits.
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