Password Social Engineering

Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Email Security and other Internet Safety topics.

How do I make sure my password is secure?

Password Social Engineering

As strange as it may seem, one of the oldest tricks in the hacker's repertroire is what hackers call “social engineering”. In other words, conning someone into revealing a password or a credit card number. Beware of email or even phone calls from people purporting to be a systems administrator asking you for your password or other sensitive information. If someone contacts you asking for this information, do not give it to them under any circumstances.

   

Comments

Nobody has commented on this tip yet. Be the first.



Name:


URL: (optional)


Comment:


Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Internet Safety Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!


Guru Spotlight
Phyllis Serbes