Submitted by katie on Wed, 02/02/2011 - 13:21
Should I protect my computer with a password?
Submitted by katie on Wed, 02/02/2011 - 13:19
1. Pick one really easy password and use it only for nuisance logins - those sites where you know you won't really care if someone gets hold of your account. Yes, someone could steal your password - but what are they going to do with it? If you’re worried about protecting your privacy, use a better password, but if you aren't, use the same plain word over and over again and don't think twice about it. Good examples of nuisance logins are:
Submitted by katie on Wed, 02/02/2011 - 13:12
Any connection in to your computer can be a source of vulnerability: your office or home network, the internet, a USB flash drive or even someone who has just walked into your office.
Assess your risks