Cybercrime Activities
معاينة
1. Cybercrime Threats
1.2. Lack of Password Security
Passwords grant us access to our online personal information such as bank accounts, emails, your computer and mobile devices. What makes it challenging is that it isn't recommended that you use the same password for all of the above so we need to create different passwords for different applications. A further challenge is that some applications even ask you to change your password every 30 days! How on earth do we remember them all?
General Rule
Here are some do's and don'ts that should be followed when creating a secure password:
Do’s
- Do create password with at least eight characters long, although for extra security it should be even longer.
- Do include numbers, symbols and both uppercase and lowercase letters (e.g. Susp!Ci0us&#).
- Do use unusual words or words that are difficult yo guess.
- Do change your password regularly.
Don’ts
- Don't use your birthday date (e.g. 25121999).
- Don't use your name followed by your year of birth (e.g. John1976).
- Don't use your spouse/children's names with the year they were born (e.g. Mary1979).
- Don't use the same password for all your accounts. If someone discovers your password for one account, all of your other accounts will be vulnerable.
The videos below will provide you with some practical tips on password security