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- Choose a password with 8 characters or more
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- Don't use your user name in the password
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- Use a combination of upper case, lower case letters, numbers and symbols
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- Don't use an easily guessed password
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- Don't use information such as your birthday or phone numbers
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- Use a password manager and a secure master password
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- Don't share it with anyone
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- Change it immediately if you suspect it is compromised.
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- Don't reveal it in an email message or a web site
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- Lock the computer screen with password when you leave your computer unattended.
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- Don't write your password on a sticky note and leave it around your desk — if you have to write the password down, lock it in a secure place
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