The easy way to choose better passwords


It is advisable to use a more complex password and change passwords every three months to keep data safe. — AFP Relaxnews

Too many Internet users still aren’t doing enough to protect their online accounts and data by using passwords that are too easy to hack. However, it’s essential to choose complex passwords and to renew them regularly. Here’s a quick reminder of some password basics.

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