05
May
World Password Day – How to protect yourself online
Did you know that a common way criminals guess passwords is through social media posting? On Facebook, it’s common to see posts encouraging comments from users such as: “My grandmother’s name was Eunice. Comment your grandmother’s name to see how different they were than today!” or “Find your birthday twin in the comments!” A friend or relative might even reply to the comment. Hackers now have your name, your grandmother’s name, your approximate location, and your date of birth. This is plenty of information when it comes to cybercrime.
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