An Elephant Never Forgets
Elephants remember everything! If elephants had fingers and used computers, they certainly wouldn’t write down their password! Humans shouldn’t either! Protecting your information from would-be thieves is essential.
Usernames (sometimes referred to as an ID) and passwords, whether assigned to you or selected by you, are designed to control access and log your system usage. When a thief or hacker uses your username and password to access a system, everything that person does appears to be you!
These thieves may attempt to access your system in a variety of ways, but they almost always first look for usernames and/or passwords that have been written down in the office or work areas. They also target computers that are left logged in when the employee walks away. If a computer is left logged in and access by one of these thieves they can use the password saving features of web-browsers to access password protect applications and websites.
The good news is, we don’t have to have the memory of elephants to remember our passwords! Use the informational tips below to help keep your passwords safe from thieves and hackers and protect your organizations information!
- Never write down or share a password with anyone.
- Change your password often.
- If you think your password has been stolen, change it immediately.
- Avoid using password saving features in web browsers.
- Do not allow others to see you entering your password.
- Don’t use the same password for personal accounts as you do at work.
- Log off or lock your computer when you walk away from your desk.
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