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• Make it a habit to keep changing passwords frequently with alphabets, digits and symbols. Never use the same
passwords on several apps/websites.
• Firewalls can be added to strengthen your security system and to protect you from unwanted traffic.
• Pay attention to the web camera LED indicators (they’re red on external devices and blue on laptops).
• While online, be careful with strangers. Don’t interact with strangers to seek technical assistance online or offline. A
stranger may offer you computer support and then do cybercrime and spy on you remotely.
• Do not open external links received over the emails from known or unknown senders unless you already know what
it contains.
• Never post your personal and geographical information to public on websites and social networking sites.
• On social networking sites, be careful about what you are posting - text, photo and video.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING STRONG PASSWORDS
Passwords are very important to keep your data safe from unauthoirsed access on the online platform. The stronger
your password, the more protected your computer will be from hackers and malicious software.
Some of the tips to generate strong password and keep password secure are as follows:
• Use a unique password for your important accounts whether email or online banking. Avoid using the same password
for different accounts.
• Your password should be at least 12-14 characters long. It should be a combination of lowercase and uppercase
letters, numbers and symbols. A long password will offer more protection than a short password if it is properly
constructed.
• Do not use personal information such as your name, age, date of birth, child’s name, pet’s name, or favorite color/
song when constructing your password.
• Avoid consecutive keyboard combinations (i.e. qwerty or asdfg).
• Look around and make sure no one is watching while you enter your password. If somebody is, politely ask them to
look away.
• Always log off/sign out if you leave your device for the day – it just takes a few seconds to do and it’ll help ensure
that no one uses your system for malicious purposes.
• Avoid entering passwords on computers you don't control – they may have malicious software installed to purposely
steal your password.
• Avoid entering passwords when connected to unsecured Wi-Fi connections (like at an airport or coffee shop) –
hackers can intercept your passwords and data over unsecured connections.
• Never tell your password to anyone.
• Change your passwords regularly and avoid using the same password over and over again.
• Never write down your passwords on sticky paper and hide underneath your workstation or telephone. Somebody
will find it.
• Always select “never” when your Internet browser asks for your permission to remember your password.
You can also take the help of websites to generate strong passwords for you. Some of the popular websites are:
• Lastpass.com
• Dashlane.com
• Nordpass.com
• strongpasswordgenerator.com
Follow the given steps to generate password:
1. Open any web browser. Type www.strongpasswordgenerator.com in the address bar and press Enter.
2. Click on Generate strong password. Notice the password displayed under your new password.
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