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NEVER give your password out to anyone, much less to someone over the phone. Your account is for your use and yours alone. YOU are responsible for all activity that occurs from your account.
Choose a password that is easy for you to remember, but not obvious to anyone else. Avoid using names which are personally associated with you, such as your name, the name of a family member or loved one, your pet's name, your car or boat's make, your home town, your job title or any other items associated with your work.
Don't write down your password, include it in any computer file, send it in a mail message or post it next to your computer.
Passwords that are a phrase or mix of words are more secure than single words. The most secure passwords contain letters in different case with numbers and special charachters. Some examples are "warANDpeace!" or "apple$4pie".
Should contain characters from at least three of the following four classes: English upper case letters; English lower case letters; westernized Arabic numerals (0,1,2,...); non-alphanumeric (special) characters such as punctuation symbols;
After you select a good, secure password, and it is time to change your password, you can simply add a number or letter to the end.
Change your password immediately if you suspect that it has been discovered.
Log off the system or turn off your computer whenever it will be left unattended and/or unsecured for any length of time.
It is recommended that you avoid using the same password for multiple computer systems.
Often change your password. Choose new password at least every 60 days.
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