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Clean up your bad password habits

By TDS Security Team on April 10, 2019 in Security

Online, your passwords are your locks. The problem is, many people use weak ones. Don't think it's a big deal or think you've got it covered? Think again! Passwords matter, even if you don't do any online shopping—and especially when it comes to email. Find out why.

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Everyone knows your password

By TDS Security Team on November 15, 2018 in Security

Especially when you’re busy and doing a lot online (holiday shopping, for example), the temptation is strong to take a shortcut and use the same password twice…or three times…or more. But don’t do it. A few seconds of time savings in the moment could ultimately cost you a lot more.

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How crackable is your password?

By TDS Security Team on February 9, 2017 in Security, Tech Tips

We may scoff at those who actually use the word “password” as their password (or "123456"), but we probably shouldn’t be too smug. After all, are your passwords really any good? They may not be nearly as awesome as you think.

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Russian crime syndicate hacks one billion user credentials

By TDS Security Team on August 7, 2014 in News, Security

In the past 24 hours many media outlets have reported on how a Russian organized crime syndicate has accumulated over one billion user credentials (usernames, emails, passwords). While this news is still developing, it is not a reason to panic, but it is a great reason to revisit secure computing practices. We've got six tips for you.

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Overwhelmed by Passwords? The One Essential Tip You Need to Know

By Guest Blogger on June 5, 2014 in News

There’s a lot of advice out there about passwords – how to generate them, store them, manage them. It’s certainly important to get a grip on your passwords – especially after Heartbleed, possibly the greatest vulnerability in Internet history. But for many of us (myself included), the idea of managing ALL those passwords is overwhelming. Here's a little advice...

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