Passwords are used by computer systems and websites to verify your identity.
When you log in to a secure website using a password, you are granted appropriate
access to available services and resources. If someone else knows or guesses your
password, they can access the same resources under your identity. In other words,
whatever you can do when logged into an Internet site, they can do just as easily.
Always choose unique passwords that include letters and numbers. Longer
passwords that consist of eight or more characters and a mix of letters, numbers and
special characters are much more difficult for an intruder to figure out than shorter, more
straightforward passwords. You should also avoid choosing obvious passwords
such as the names of family members or pets, birth dates, etc., which might
be easy for others to guess.
Don't use the same password for everything. Cybercriminals steal passwords on
websites with very little security, and then they try to use that same
password and user name in more secure environments.
To protect you further, we will lock your account temporarily after a
number of failed login attempts. We will also send notifications to the email
address on file after certain account modifications, which could be evidence
of a security problem.
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