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- Do not share your password with anyone for any reason
- Change your password periodically
- Consider using a passphrase instead of a password: A passph!“ase is a password made up
of a sequence of words with numeric and/or symbolic characters inserted throughout. A
passphrase could be a lyric from a song or a favorite quote. Passphrases typically have
additional benefits such as being longer and easier to remember.
- Do not write your password down or store it in an insecure manner
- Avoid reusing a password
- Avoid using the same password for multiple accounts
- Do not use automatic logon functionality
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