Your password for WebShield not only gives you access to the Internet, but also to personal E-mail sent to you, some of which may contain sensitive matters. In order for you to protect your privacy, it is important that you select a password that other people will be unable to access your account.

Choosing Something Unique
Try not to use a password that can be found in the dictionary. Else it makes it that much easier for hackers who use a dictionary file, to crack your password. Also try to avoid using passwords such as your username typed backwards, or date of birth, or other such familiar numbers or words.

A good password to choose would be a mixture of numbers and letters that are not likely to be forgotten by you. For example, your car's registration number would not be a bad start.

Remembering Your Password
It is important that you choose a unique password that you will remember. It is usually a bad idea to write down your password, just as it would be unwise to write down your Automatic Bank Teller PIN. Commit your password to memory, it makes it that much harder to crack.

Six Points to Remember
1. Use more than 6 characters
2. Use a mixture of letters and numbers
3. Don't use anything that would be easy to guess, like your name
4. Change your password every 6 months
5. Use a variety of capital and lowercase letters
6. Don't disclose your password to anyone