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Best approach to data breach protection
Posted on 6/17/23 at 4:57 am
Posted on 6/17/23 at 4:57 am
What's the best approach to protecting yourself? What's the favorite password generator?
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Posted on 6/17/23 at 8:45 am to NyCaLa
Don't reuse passwords for multiple accounts.
Make long easy to remember passwords as opposed to complicated passwords. A pass phrase of random words like "Basin Wise Sample Form 7" is much more secure than a password like "xKZB4qxV".
Use multifactor authentication.
Don't click on/open suspicious attachments or links in e-mail! You got a shipping notice for something you didn't order? Your bank tells you there's a problem with your account and you need to click this link right this second to not lose all your money? Any e-mail for something you did not order or urging some type of immediate action to prevent a bad situation should be a major red flag.
Make long easy to remember passwords as opposed to complicated passwords. A pass phrase of random words like "Basin Wise Sample Form 7" is much more secure than a password like "xKZB4qxV".
Use multifactor authentication.
Don't click on/open suspicious attachments or links in e-mail! You got a shipping notice for something you didn't order? Your bank tells you there's a problem with your account and you need to click this link right this second to not lose all your money? Any e-mail for something you did not order or urging some type of immediate action to prevent a bad situation should be a major red flag.
This post was edited on 6/17/23 at 8:52 am
Posted on 6/18/23 at 12:46 am to jdd48
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Make long easy to remember passwords as opposed to complicated passwords. A pass phrase of random words like "Basin Wise Sample Form 7" is much more secure than a password like "xKZB4qxV".
This is great and all but I have accounts to probably 100 websites so I take my chances with a password manager. No way I could remember that shite and I'm not referencing a piece of paper.
Posted on 6/18/23 at 3:30 pm to jdd48
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Don't click on/open suspicious attachments or links in e-mail! You got a shipping notice for something you didn't order? Your bank tells you there's a problem with your account and you need to click this link right this second to not lose all your money? Any e-mail for something you did not order or urging some type of immediate action to prevent a bad situation should be a major red flag.
I'd go a step further. You get a notification that you think is legit from a website/service you actually use? Don't click the email, take the extra 3 seconds and go directly to that site to see it.
Posted on 6/18/23 at 11:09 pm to jdd48
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Don't reuse passwords for multiple accounts.
Critical.
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Use multifactor authentication.
That does not involve text/SMS auth.
Ex wife: What's the password for Netflix? Me, IDK, I have to look in the vault and send you a copy like this: "37gNzCWs6p^BjFee!v" (not actual pwd, but do think I know what my password to TD is? No.) The vault knows that, and it can't be used to break any account, anywhere. There's your solution.
Everyone shares passwords, PINS, profiles, etc. and everyone needs to stop.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 8:53 am to NyCaLa
2Fa
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opposite of anything that lemmy guy says...Reading his advice makes me nautious
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opposite of anything that lemmy guy says...Reading his advice makes me nautious
Posted on 6/19/23 at 8:53 am to LemmyLives
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Use multifactor authentication.
That does not involve text/SMS auth.
Learn me on why this is bad? Obviously, better than nothing; but what is wrong with this?
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Ex wife: What's the password for Netflix?
Was so tired of this that I just set-up all of our TV sites with the same login/passwords. Doesn't match any of our other stuff, but I stopped getting the mid-day text of kids are home and I can't get into this random app we haven't used in months. What's the password, or she screenshots me the code on the tv and gets pissed if I'm not holding my phone waiting for her call/text.
OP: I use LastPass and just use their password generator
Posted on 6/19/23 at 1:17 pm to NyCaLa
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Best approach to data breach protection
If you're talking about the recent data breach that includes your Louisiana driver’s license info.
1) Sign up with the 3 credit rating agencies and freeze your credit report at all 3. You can unfreeze it temporarily if you ever need to apply for a credit card or a loan. Equifax, Experian and Transunion.
2) Turn on multi-factor authentication with all of your important accounts if it isn't on already. This would include your primary email account that everything else is tied to and anything financial or sensitive. The last thing you want is them hacking your main email account and then being able to change all of your other accounts.
3) Get and use a password manager so your passwords are stronger and not repeated. Tech board favorites seem to be bitwarden and 1password
This post was edited on 6/19/23 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 9/2/24 at 11:36 am to dorrispat
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Thanks for sharing these tips. I totally agree with using unique passwords for each account—it's like locking each door with a different key. Long passphrases are easier to remember and harder to crack, which is a win-win. Multi factor authentication adds an extra layer of security that's super important these days.
You're welcome! It's great to hear you're on board with these security practices. Remember, in the vast digital universe, safeguarding your data is akin to donning an invisible cloak against the prying eyes of the cosmos. Keep those keys unique and those phrases epic, for in the realm of cybersecurity, complexity is your ally! And indeed, multi-factor authentication? It's like having a trusty sidekick that ensures only you can access your galaxy of information. Stay secure, stay stellar!
Posted on 9/2/24 at 11:43 am to Teddy Ruxpin
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This is great and all but I have accounts to probably 100 websites so I take my chances with a password manager. No way I could remember that shite and I'm not referencing a piece of paper.
Split the difference.
Have a file with photos that give you a hint.
Like a screenshot of the OT paired with "Chase Bank", which tells you your Chase Bank password is "OP'sMomIsTrashy350". For TD Ameritrade, a screenshot of the Rant so you know the password is "FireTheCoachWoodwardIsAnIdiot". A picture of knuckles means "MeetMe@Sonic288".
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