- Use passwords and PIN codes on mobile devices: Your mobile device has a lot of personal information on it. In the wrong hands, all of that information can be accessed instantly.
- Make your passwords complex: Include numbers, symbols, uppercase letters, and lowercase letters. Doing so makes it difficult for hackers to figure out your passwords.
- Avoid using personal information: Obvious personal information can easily be figured out by hackers. Avoid using birthdates, your name, family members names, etc.
- Do not use the same password for multiple sites: If one of your passwords gets compromised, the hacker could potentially use that same password to get into other applications.
- Change your passwords every 4-6 months: Frequently updating your passwords makes it more difficult for fraudsters to get a hold of your personal information.
