Keep Your Information Secure

Unique Login IDs are an essential layer in helping protect accounts from unauthorized access. Fraudsters often prey on the fact that people, in general, trade security for convenience and use simplified Login IDs that contain dictionary words, elements of names and no complexity. Using unique credentials, including both Login IDs and complex passwords, are important in mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Things to consider in creating a secure unique Login ID:

• Avoid using dictionary words
• Avoid using personal information
  • Elements of your name
  • Birthdates
  • Social Security Numbers
• Avoid using the same Login ID with multiple accounts, especially if sensitive information is accessible.
• DO INCLUDE numbers and special characters
• DO INCLUDE both upper- and lower-case characters
• DO consider using a Login ID generator
• Consider the length of your Login ID, 8 characters or longer is better

If your favorite past time is gazing at the stars and your Login ID is “ Stargazer “, it would be considered very vulnerable, changed to “ N3bul@W@tch3r25 “ it becomes unique and less vulnerable.

If swine breeder John Doe had a Login ID of “JohnDoe“, it would be considered very vulnerable. Changed to “ H@mp$h!r3Br33d3rJ0hn“, it becomes unique and less vulnerable.
If you find your Login ID is not unique, we encourage you to upgrade your Login ID for important accounts with something more secure. Please use the best practices above in creating something unique and complex.

These same best practices can be utilized in the creation of secure passwords. When it comes to your digital security, this is one of the best ways that you can take action and be proactive in defending your accounts and personal data.