Trust No One

Internet security is not something to be taken lightly. The Internet is a tricky place where viruses and worms sneak around you, waiting for you to make a single false step before they swoop in like vultures and have your bloody guts for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

But that’s not going to stop anyone from using the Internet anyway, is it?

So how can you guard yourself against these malicious vermin?

First and foremost, use a good password.

Here’s a list of the most common passwords on the Internet.

Admit it; you used at least one of these passwords at least once in your life.

Another problem is, people tend to use the same password for more than one website, because coming up with a new password every single time is too troublesome, not to mention, difficult to remember.

It’s also important to use a variety of characters, including letters in both uppercase and lowercase, numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols.

Actually, thinking of a good password isn't really all that tough. Just combine several completely unrelated words together, and voila!

Also, change your password regularly.

Finally, here are two websites that you can use to find out how secure your password is.

How Secure Is My Password?

The Password Meter

There! That should keep the little buggers out.