Technically, the World Password Day was yesterday, but nonetheless, the tips and tricks we are going to share with you will probably save you in the future. As cliche as it may seem, better late than never, right guys?

Anyways, Intel celebrated the World Password Day in conjunction with raising awareness on how consumers can make their online accounts and activities more secure in the ever-evolving digital world. We are sure most of you are aware that we have been posting previous news on our website previously, such as the malware, spam, viruses news and so on. So it is more important than ever for the public to understand how to protect themselves and their sensitive data by using multiple ways to authenticate themselves online.

Below, will be the few steps courtesy of Intel to ensure you have the best security protection for your devices.

1. Avoid Using Easy-to-Guess Logins – Why? We know using simple passwords could save you the hassle of forgetting passwords but, Cyber-criminals often refer to the most common password combinations as their first login-guessing tool.
2. Forget Using Universal Passwords – We all have too many passwords in our lives. From online banking to shopping to email, we all have countless accounts to keep track of. You might want to use the same password for all of them. But don’t make this mistake. If your data is leaked from one source, you don’t want to give away the master key to all of your online services.
3. Consider Biometric Security – Many phones today have thumbprint scanners like Samsung, Apple and etc. Voice recognition technologies are advancing, too. We’re rapidly entering an age where we can use our own bodies to verify our identities.It might be convenient to use Biometric security but it does not replaces all of our passwords.
4. Regular Maintenance is Key – Despite using strong passwords, it does not mean that you are forever safe from hackers. Always ensure you change your passwords regularly. Whenever possible, mixed passwords with lower cases and upper cases letters together with numbers and symbols for a really strong password.