The summer is a great time to relax, whether it’s on a beach or on your front porch. Unfortunately, while enjoying picnics and barbeques, online security is the last thing on most peoples’ minds. Therefore, we at RoboForm Password Manager have assembled these 8 simple tips for keeping yourself safe this summer.
1. Always log off of websites - This is especially important when travelling or using a shared computer.
2. Update your software- Although sometimes annoying, these software updates often contain important security upgrades.
3. Monitor your bank accounts/ credit cards- We recommend checking them weekly to look for fraudulent charges.
4. Don’t use duplicate passwords- Duplicating passwords is like men wearing Speedos, it should never happen! You should be using a unique password for every website that you login to.
5. Protect your mobile phone with a PIN- Simple, but many people do not do this.
6. Don’t keep a list of logins/ passwords- You’d be surprised how many people carry around a list of passwords in their wallets or purses!
7. If you see a shark fin in the water, go back to shore- It’s likely just a kid messing with you, but better to be safe than sorry.
8. You got a new puppy? Great! Just don’t use its name in any of your passwords- Never use personal information like names, birthdays, etc. in your passwords.
Have any password security tips of your own for the summer? Please share them with us using the hasgtag #RoboTips and you could see them featured on our Facebook or Twitter pages! And remember, hackers don’t take summer vacations!
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