Important Tips For The Topic Password Security
Discussions about securing yourself from account hacks are certainly not new, but there has been an increase in the past weeks. We collected the most important tips for you which should make sure that you are safe and secure from hacks.
Via surveys and questionnaires, we were able to find out that many PokerStrategists make dangerous, but also avoidable mistakes when it comes to computer- and password security.
The following simple tips should be enough to reduce your risk to an absolute minimum.
Your Passwords
- Use an individual password for each poker room
- Use an individual password for each payment processor (Moneybookers, Neteller)
- On websites (e.g. MySpace, Facebook or also PokerStrategy.com), use other passwords than those for your poker rooms and e-Mail addresses
- Your passwords shouldn't include normal words or other easily deducible elements, but instead be a random combination of upper and lower case letters, characters and numbers in the ideal case.
If you haven't done this so far, you are able to change your passwords anytime at the respective providers and websites!
To help you generate your passwords and maintain them safely, we can recommend the following tools:
Your e-Mail Addresses
- Use an individual e-Mail address for each poker room
- Use an individual e-Mail address for each payment processor (Moneybookers, Neteller)
- On websites (e.g. MySpace, Facebook or also PokerStrategy.com), use other e-Mail addresses than those for your poker rooms
Your Computer Security
- Make sure that your OS and your browser are always up-to-date
- Use a professional internet security / Anti-Virus software
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