Why you need to review your passwords

From social media accounts to online banking to business emails, passwords are the key to keeping your digital life safe. Yet, most people do not give much thought to creating strong passwords. In fact, many people use generic passwords such as their mother’s maiden name or their birthday, making them easy targets for cybercriminals. This […]

Securing your passwords

Whether it’s an online account, a computer log in or network access, passwords are used to prevent unauthorized access. But far too many people choose weak and easy-to-guess passwords putting themselves at the risk of cyber attack. Don’t fall into the trap of these cyber criminals. Secure your perimeters and never let anyone access your […]

Learn from Spaceballs; secure passwords

There’s a scene in Spaceballs, a movie by Mel Brooks, where the evil Spaceballs are trying to steal air from the planet Druidia. To do so, they force the king of Druidia to give up the password – 1,2,3,4,5 – to the airlock. After you hear the password, one character exclaims, “That’s the stupidest combination […]