TIP Passwords 1 Avoid obvious passwords that are easy to guess, like "123456." 2 Don't use passwords that can be guessed on your personal information, like date of birth. 3 Use a series of at least four unrelated words, since it's harder to crack. 4 Alternatively, mix special characters, upper and lowercase, and be a minimum of 10 characters. 5 Ideally, use a password manager to generate secure passwords and remember your logins. 6 Use two-factor authentication to make it more difficult for someone to access your account. 7 Never share your password with anyone, no matter who claims to be asking for it. 8 Don't write your passwords down; or at least not anywhere.

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