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Password updating

Posted on November 11, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Password updating
Password updating

Updating your password is a pretty simple process whichever online account you are using and should take less than 15 minutes. The most important steps are:- A. Choosing a secure password – which meets the criteria of the website B. Memorising it or writing it down in a SECURE place ! C. Having a Recovery…

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Online account security

Posted on November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Online account security
Online account security

When did you last check the security of your Google or Microsoft account? If you can’t remember, it’s probably too long ago! Even if you mainly use it on a home PC and a smartphone, It’s vital to regularly review your logon password as well as your recovery phone numbers and devices, because the service…

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Smartphone or tablet security – iPhone, Android or iPad

Posted on October 20, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Smartphone or tablet security – iPhone, Android or iPad
Smartphone or tablet security – iPhone, Android or iPad

Do you use the same PIN or passcode for more than 1 device in your household? This is a very, very risky thing to do – as a family client of mine recently found out. The parent had for years used a simple 6-digit code to unlock 3 devices during the time when they were…

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Password security and your browser

Posted on October 17, 2022 By JuliaEEvans 1 Comment on Password security and your browser
Password security and your browser

Unless you are the only person who EVER has access to your PC, please be very, very cautious about allowing your browser to save your logon passwords. Why? Because anyone opening up the browser window can do the following within just a few minutes:- Reveal 1 or more passwords by opening up the list and…

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Online banking – Logon Security

Posted on September 26, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Online banking – Logon Security
Online banking – Logon Security

Whenever you use a browser to log onto your bank’s website, consider where it is safe for you to do so. For example:- Are you using a personal device which is logged on as you? Does your logon have a password? This allows you to lock the screen by using Windows key and the letter…

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