Thursday, 16 January 2014

TWITTER DISCUSSION



Hello everyone, today I will be re-posting few tips I discussed on Twitter few weeks ago on security matters that affect all of us that has an online Identity.
Follow these Tips and make yourself secure each time you're online. 
#PreventingPhising was the hashtag during the discussion. And you can make a further search on my Twitter Page here.
1. Create a "mixed-Character" password each time you're signing up online. #PreventingPhishing

2.       Avoid using name(s) as password. #PreventingPhishing 

3.      NEVER use password(s) you've previously used on a website while signing up on another. #PreventingPhishing 

4.      Follow experts password creating samples while creating one on ANY website. #PreventingPhishing 

5.      NB: Experts recommend usage of a fifteen(15) character long password while creating one on any site.#PreventingPhishing 

6.      Use a Password Generating Tools(PGT) while creating password online,if the site you're surfing make it available. #PreventingPhishing 

7.      Form Strong passwords by replacing the alphabets included in your password with a SIMILAR number(s).#PreventingPhishing 

8.      Using "Lovely" as password will be insecure as compared with "l0v3ly". Replacing "O" and "E" with numbers "0" & "3".#PreventingPhishing 

9.      Including the "Spacebar" button of the keyboard with your password will be of greater help,'cos it's hard to notice. #PreventingPhishing 

10.  Using "Case-mixed" passwords often is a good move for online safety. E.g. Using "L0V3lY" instead of "l0v3ly" 

11.  NEVER disclose your password to anyone;no matter who he/she could be to you. Your password is meant for YOU ALONE. #PreventingPhishing 

12.  Remember to "Always use word(s) and/Or numbers you'll be able to EASILY REMEMBER as password when needed". #PreventingPhishing

Hope you've found this tips helpful

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