Don’t Use Personal Information

We’ve all been guilty of this, but you shouldn’t use personal information to create a password. Yes, it’s easier to remember that way, but if someone who knows you tries to hack into your account, this information will be the first thing they try to use.

So avoid using dates, names, or places that are important to you. This includes using your kids’ names, their birthdays, or the place you went to for your honeymoon. Even if you trust all your friends and acquaintances, cyber criminals are also great at doing their homework, and can probably find out a lot of this information without too much difficulty.

Basically, if the name or date you’re using means something to use, it’s best to avoid it.