The Basics
Here are the basics of protecting yourself and your information for general browsing of the internet. We will break down things to keep safe as well as explain the reasoning why doing so is important. Each section will break down habits in their use, examples, and why they are important.
Passwords
Passwords are one of the first steps to making a account anywhere. They act as the key to your account.
Strong Passwords
As seen in the image above, Keepnet shows steps you should take to create a strong password, Most times when you are creating a account there will be requirements to make the password, The more complex the better. You also do not want to use the same password across multiple accounts, using a tool like a password manager to generate a random password and then storing that password to easily log back in.
Examples of Strong Passwords
Here are three examples, examples include with numbers, letters, and symbols that is 20 characters long.
- 5e5ADQ,G*!zy#oz8M:W5
- cups-pierre-duration-tessa
- 562604 - This is a 6 digit pin password
I would recommend against using the memorable password (The second listed) as to avoid words directly used in the dictionary.
Why Passwords Matter
As stated before, passwords are the first line of defense for your private information on a website, if a bad actor has your log in information they can do any number of things from making purchases on your account to stealing your personal information.
MultiFactor Authenification
Multifactor Authentication, also known as MFA, is a two step process that works with your log in information to verify it is you logging in. It works by using a secondary means of contacting you, typically a text, email, or using a MFA app (like google authenticator) to confirm or deny that it is you trying to log in.
What They Do
The image above shows Google Authenticator, it shows the website, the email associated with the account and then a time-based one-time password. Once it generates you copy that provided one time code and put it into the website when prompted.
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