security principles you should NOT follow

[kubicle]

if you are new to computers do not take this as advice on what to do but just the opposite!!!

And if the warning is necessary...chances are you're already penniless, in jail, missing fingers and dead...twice

[vinnywright]

In light of what happened at ubuntuforums, I think it's good to know important things about security, especially passwords. I've laid out some principles that will help keep you safe. Here they are.

1. Always use only one password for everything. This will help you to not forget your password. It's fine to use the same password that you use at disgustingperverts.com as you use at your banking institution.
2. Use a really short password, especially if it's a simple word with no numbers.
3. If you must use numbers in a password, make it something easy to remember like your birth date or your phone number.
4. The word "sex" makes a great password. It's easy to remember and no one will guess that you think about it all the time.
5. Never mind using a password for your home Wifi network and share all hard drives and printers on the network.
6. Invite your neighbors to use your wifi in exchange for those great brownies that they make.
7. Always write out your password on a post it and stick it on the side of your monitor so that you'll never forget it. This is expecially smart to do in the workplace.
8. If you're involved in any activities that could be interpreted as illegal, make sure to discuss them on the cell phone and on wireless telephones. This helps you avoid bugs.
9. If you have a child, it's great practice to use his or her name as your password.
10. Watch for e-mails from your bank. They alert you about important things. You should always log in when you get one of these important e-mails.
11. You can make a lot of money from a Nigerian prince. Watch for his e-mails.

LOL ,,,,,,,,OK kinda funny ........BUT

************************************************** ************** WARNING ************************************************** ************************

if you are new to computers do not take this as advice on what to do but just the opposite!!!



VINNY

[Snowhog]

If you must share your user id and password for a site with someone else, always send it to them by email.

Separate emails. One with the user id; the other with the password.

[Detonate]

If you must share your user id and password for a site with someone else, always send it to them by email.

[stari siga]

big thank you from PRISM admin !!!

[Tom_ZeCat]

In light of what happened at ubuntuforums, I think it's good to know important things about security, especially passwords. I've laid out some principles that will help keep you safe. Here they are.

1. Always use only one password for everything. This will help you to not forget your password. It's fine to use the same password that you use at disgustingperverts.com as you use at your banking institution.
2. Use a really short password, especially if it's a simple word with no numbers.
3. If you must use numbers in a password, make it something easy to remember like your birth date or your phone number.
4. The word "sex" makes a great password. It's easy to remember and no one will guess that you think about it all the time.
5. Never mind using a password for your home Wifi network and share all hard drives and printers on the network.
6. Invite your neighbors to use your wifi in exchange for those great brownies that they make.
7. Always write out your password on a post it and stick it on the side of your monitor so that you'll never forget it. This is expecially smart to do in the workplace.
8. If you're involved in any activities that could be interpreted as illegal, make sure to discuss them on the cell phone and on wireless telephones. This helps you avoid bugs.
9. If you have a child, it's great practice to use his or her name as your password.
10. Watch for e-mails from your bank. They alert you about important things. You should always log in when you get one of these important e-mails.
11. You can make a lot of money from a Nigerian prince. Watch for his e-mails.