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PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY WITH A PERFECT PASSWORD

Security is very important to most people and when you are dealing with computers, on line accounts, and other electronic devices you want to make sure your information is safe and secure.  You can create that security by selecting a perfect password.  Despite the name, a password does not have to be an actual word.  When choosing a password be creative.  Make sure your password is easy to remember and hard for someone to guess.

Listed below are some do’s and don’ts for choosing a perfect password to protect your accounts:

Choose a password that contains the following:

• at least nine alphanumeric characters
• a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
• include numbers and other special characters

Avoid passwords that include the following:

• names of software, hardware, or computer companies
• your company’s name and/or location
• dictionary words or repeated letters or numbers
• names of family members, pets, friends, or co-workers
• your birthday, address, telephone number, or social security number

Guidelines to protect your password:

• do not disclose your password to anyone
• do not use the same password for multiple computers, PIN numbers, and/or bank accounts
• never write your password down anywhere near your computer or desk
• change your password frequently

Talk to experts at TCS Vision for assistance.

Ultimately, choosing a complex password may seem like a hassle, but it will ensure that your accounts are protected.  To learn more about creating and using passwords to safeguard your accounts please contact the security experts at TCS Vision at 877-884-6827.

Are Wireless Networks Really Secure?

As of late, one of the hot topics in technology has been the discussion about the Wireless Equivalent Protection (WEP) having been broken. It is true that the protocol has effectively been rendered (for all intensive IT security purposes) useless and should be avoided. Researchers at the Darmstadt University of Technology in Darmstadt, Germany have proven that WEP can be broken with as few as 40,000 captured packets. What does this mean to you? An intruder could potentially recover your passkey in a short time and gain access to your WEP-encrypted network.
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