And the most popular password is....? Think fast! When it comes to computer passwords, what's far-and-away the most popular? A pet's name? A favorite sports team? A birth date?
According to Netscape News, the most popular password is "ADMIN." A-D-M-I-N short for administrator. Why? It's usually the default password that most programs come with, and most people don't bother changing it! And, almost half of all employees know their co-workers' computer passwords. And that's not a good thing, since most people use the same password on both their work and home computers. And 1 in 5 people never change their passwords ever!
So, how can you protect your computer information?
Make sure your password is a random combination of letters and numbers. Making it John123 isn't good enough. The numbers and letters have to be mixed. And change your password at least once a month. Otherwise, someone could pretend to be you, and steal your money, your identity, or even ruin your reputation.
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