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Updating your passwords may not be very enjoyable, but it is something that should be done as often as possible. Here are some quick ideas on what you should do:
1. Change your passwords every 90 days.
2. Don’t use the same password for everything.
You should have a different password for each site that you visit.
3. Don’t use a predictable password.
Do not use your birthday, your SSN, your child’s birthday or pet’s name. Also don’t try and reverse the numbers or use one date from each of your kids’ birthdays. Use something that makes sense to you.
4. If you must write down your passwords, store them in a safe place.
One way is to type them in a Word document and password protect that file. There is software available that will encrypt your passwords so no one else can view them.
5. Be cautious.
Never give out your passwords to anyone. If Amazon.com emails you asking for your password, it probably isn’t Amazon.com sending the message. They already know your password, so why would they need to email you for it?
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