Cybersecurity: Creating a strong password
As technology evolves, passwords and logins are becoming more essential to communicate and manage things that matter to us.
A common mistake is using the same password or email for different services. Websites like “Have I been pawned” and “How secure is my password” can show you if your email has been compromised or how quick a hacker can break your password.
Michael Fierros with the Mac Labs said some of his clients had information stolen by not updating their password, or falling for an email scam asking for specific information.
“If you’re waiting for an email from a vendor, a co-worker, a friend, and you just have that gut feeling that the email is not from them, you definitely want to verify the sender first,” said Fierros. “A lot of times email phishing scams is how they get passwords. Once they get the password, they’ll use it on different websites, social media accounts, and will open a can of worms”
Another tip when making a password is to avoid anything personal, like your pet’s name or class you graduated. Michael also recommends to change your password every three to six months with different symbols and capitalized letters.
