Everything seems to require a username and password these days: websites, apps and, of course, your online banking here at kstate CREDIT UNION. In order to make sure you are choosing a safe and secure password we have come up with some tips for you.
Do:
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Use a combination of symbols, upper- and lowercase letters, and numbers.
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Use at least 8 characters.
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Use two-factor authentication.
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Use a password manager tool.
Don't:
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Don’t use the common words like “Password,” “Pa$$word,” “12345” or “blank.”
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Don’t use your birthday, birth year, last name or something easily found on your social media.
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Don’t reuse passwords on different sites. If the password is identified, the data on your other online accounts will be exposed.
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Don’t log into accounts using your social media credentials, like Facebook.