What to do when Password has been Stolen
Most of us don't practice good password management. To many times we would not create a unique password. We don’t care about creating a unique password each time a password is required.
It becomes a concern when a huge site that has a large amount of members gets hacked. If you are the type that uses the same password for everything. You could be putting yourself at risk. Guess what? the bad guys know this.
I did some research and found ways you can protect yourselves if you think your password has been stolen. Because we can't control website password practices.
Change your password .It is not as simple as you think. You must change the password for every account you used the same password. Now you got to think about what data did the hackers where exposed to.
There some people like to store all there information in there e-mail folders. Lets say you send it your self a password list so you can remember all your passwords. The hacker got a hold of your email password now, he has access to all your other passwords.
If you think your accounts password for your Bank,Utilities or any other places have been affected. Make sure you call them and check if there's been any activity. Keep a record of everyone you have spoken to.
Is suggested you keep backups of your contacts. Criminals would erase your contact list so you can't warn them of the scam. Spread the word to Relatives and friends first, that your account has been compromised.
If you can Monitor your bank activities or if you have some kind of credit monitoring service that monitors your credit..
When using passwords use strong passwords. You can save yourself a big head ache just by using strong passwords.
Don't use a simple password for everything. Use movie lines or catchy phrases you heard. Changed them them into a passwords. Get creative at the same time,find a way to remember them.
Feel free to Drop me a Comment.
Your Friend David
Recent Comments
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some good practical information
however, do you have any suggestions for how to remember all the different passwords that would be required!
i Use Last pass. Its a program that's stores all my passwords. When i log on to my browser. Last Pass ask my password. Then when i go to the sites that have password all i have to do is click on the user name and click on password. When you first go a site it will store it first time.
check it out http://www.lastpass.com Best of All its FREE
sounds like a neat program
I use keepassx to generate and store my passwords
it does not open automatically, and I have to copy and paste the username/password. Seems like this gives an extra layer of protection
all the best,