My New Years resolutions have to do with computer security this year...

1. I will change ALL my passwords at least once per year. In January, for example. Specifically, I will be sure to change my personal and business passwords for all computers and websites that I use: PC's, Websites, banking, investments, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
 

2. I won't use the same password on all sites. The tech news this year detailed numerous cases where hackers compromised millions of passwords. If you use similar logins and passwords on many sites, you may be vulnerable to these types of hackers. The hackers will try the same passwords on other sites. Even if you you use two or three passwords (one for the most important banking sites, for examples), but this isn't really good enough.
 

3. I won't use easy to guess passwords: This happened to Sarah Palin. The ...

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