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A woman called the company technical support and the technician asked for her password. She replied, "Snow White Cinderella Snoopy Dopey Pinocchio Harry Potter Ariel 5." The technician said, "That's a very long password." Then replied, "Thank you! I was told that my password must contain seven characters and one number.You shouldn't give your password to anyone. As the hacking methods become more complex, new rules for creating hard-to-crack passwords are introduced. Tap or click here to make sure your password is working.

It's also necessary to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on your account. If someone tries to hack your account, they won't be able to access the one-time code sent to your phone or email. Here is a step-by-step guide to set up 2FA on your Facebook, Google, Twitter, Instagram and Dropbox accounts.There are some common questions we answer in technology constantly. If you want to use your IT department's technology please share this post with your family, friends and colleagues. They will thank you later.


1. I received an email saying the pg sender has a video of me shot with my webcam while I was watching porn. He threatened to release the video if I didn't pay him. He showed me real passwords!
You are a victim of sex scam. I bet that password is the one you have used before and if so, change it immediately. Details like these frighten people that they will have to pay.

This is what happened Scammers scrape your email address along with other information from a data breach or public list. They gathered this information to make it seem like you alone are being targeted. The truth is that they send as many similar emails to people as possible.Tap or click here to find out if your email address and password are part of the roughly 10 billion records stolen.Get the Podcast: Have I Been Pwned? It's the world's largest database of usernames and passwords. I spoke to the man behind Troy Hunt for this step-by-step guide on what you can do if your information is compromised. Don't miss our insights into online safety. No need to have an IT degree


2. All these passwords make me feel bad. I forgot my password, go to the website "fill in the blank", is there a way to find the password before resetting it?Many people don't realize that you can easily retrieve the password by looking in your browser settings. This feature is great for your memory. But it is not good for your safety. It's one of the reasons why you should have a password to log in to your computer or device.Here's how to find your password in different browsers.

chromium:

Click the three-dot icon in the upper-right corner of your browser and click Settings.
Click Autofill from the left-hand panel followed by Password.
Scroll until you find the password you want. Click the eye icon to make it visible. You may need to enter your system password to verify your identity.
Firefox:

Click the three-line icon to open the settings.
Click Logins and Passwords.
Scroll until you find the password you want. Click the eye icon to make it visible. You may need to enter your system password to verify your identity.
Safari:


3. I use my phone for banking, work, etc. How do I know if my phone or tablet has a virus or keylogger? How can I remove it?
Viruses used to be confined to desktops and laptops. But now, mobile gadgets are targeting viruses, trojans, malware, spyware, ransomware and adware. Cybercrock types of "hardware" can be used to exploit victims.Android gadgets, in particular, are more vulnerable to these types of attacks as you can install third-party apps directly from the internet and outside the Google Play Store. There are telltale signs, including increased data usage, apps you don't have installed, and the device gets hot to the touch even when you're not using them. Tap or click here for a complete list of signs your device is infected with a virus and the steps to remove malware.


4. My laptop gets hot while in use. Does this mean that the laptop is malfunctioning?Every laptop owner has a long experience using the device. When the laptop works hard and uses a lot of processing power, it naturally heats up. This is normal for the operation of the laptop. But there are ways to help keep your device cool.If your laptop is unusually hot, the first thing to check is the vents.