Yesterday WishList had their server hacked, their GoDaddy domains transferred away, and the hackers got into their PayPal account. Stu McClaren said to be sure to use the Gmail 2-step verification process. The hackers got his personal credentials through Gmail. Check his Twitter feed for updates: https://twitter.com/
So have you done the 2-step with Google? Why not? It’s easy, you can read more about the 2-step verification on Google’s site.
To ensure your information is kept as safe as possible follow the simple tips below.
Change passwords to any and all sites you log into at least every six months, including email. Strong passwords consist of at least 9 characters, include a combination of upper and lowercase letters, number/s and a special character like $, @, #. Here’s an easy tool to create passwords: Strong Password Generator.- Do not use the same password everywhere.
- Do not use “admin” as your username on your WordPress website.
- I also recommend Norton Internet Security or Norton 360 software.
- Do NOT surf the web without virus and malware protection.
Remember, if it’s easy for you to remember your passwords, it’s easier for a hacker.
Have fun on the web but be “strong,” be smart, and if in doubt about possible phishing or scam emails, ask your administrative assistant before clicking, opening or downloading software.
