Thanks for voting!Doesn’t it seem like everything these days requires some cryptic password in order to get access to your own information? With everything from your bank to your favorite social networking site jumping on the security-bandwagon, it can be super-frustrating trying to remember all those number and letter password combinations you chose. But don’t let password frustration get your goat. Although it’s not the most simple thing in the world, this kind of security is a good thing.
We know you’re thinking “now, that’s just crazy talk”. But when you stop and think about the information that is locked behind those passwords, your personal information, is there really such a thing as “too secure?” Identity theft, phishing schemes - these are real and happening to people you know. It’s not just that guy on TV that has been bamboozled by some crafty computer hacker – it can happen to anyone.
Passwords and PINs are your best defense against these faceless enemies. Sure we love simple, but when it comes to information that is sensitive and confidential, simple could mean disaster. Complicated? Sort of. More complicated than trying to recover your identity and all losses after someone breached your account? Absolutely not. Need some ideas for making those passwords and pins more secure? The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette gives some helpful tips for creating a safe password and lets you know how regularly maintaining your passwords is well worth the aggravation.
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