Websites being hacked has become commonplace in 2016, and seems to be likely to continue into 2017. If you want to avoid having your private information stolen, you need to change your passwords at least once each year. It is also important to makes sure your passwords are not too easy to figure out and never share them with people. If you do have to share them or believe a person has seen or guessed your password, change it immediately.
Key Takeaways:
- At least once a year, all high-security passwords must be changed and the start of the year is a good time for doing this. Although most people dislike the idea it is a necessary evil.
- The problem is that as Point-of-sale systems have cash, because they process credit cards, virtual products, and they are on the Internet, they are highly desirable targets.
- Hackers often use two methods. The first simply try every word in the dictionary. Not a big job as there is plenty of software free readily available, especially to automate this process.
“Here are some other tips, do not share your passwords with people at work, if you have too, then changed it ASAP. Do not write the passwords down in a spot where other people can read it.”
http://www.possolutions.com.au/blog/passwords-time-to-change-them
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