Mobile devices often contain a large amount of proprietary or confidential data about the owner and/or their company. All users should take precautions to ensure these devices do not get in the wrong hands:
Never leave a mobile device unattended.
Never leave a mobile device visible in your car.
Take extra care during times when you can be distracted: at airline or rental car counters; at airline security checks; when traveling on a plane, bus or taxi; or when a stranger distracts you (which could be a decoy).
Tips on Keeping User IDs and Passwords Secure
Make your password easy to remember but difficult for anyone else to guess.
Passwords should not contain names of significant others, children, pets, sports teams, hobbies, etc.
Passwords should not contain any form of your first and last name or any other information that would be easily obtainable, such as a car license plate number, telephone numbers, social security number, etc.
Passwords should not follow keyboard patterns, such as "qwertyu..." or "123456..."
Never use any word in any type of dictionary for passwords or PIN numbers, since hacker programs can search for words in many languages (even made up languages).
Changing the letter O to zero or the letter I to a 1 also does not make a password secure, as hacking programs can also check for this type of change.
Do not use the titles of movies, books, poems, CDs, songs, etc., for passwords.
Do not use the same password for every system that requires one.
Never give your passwords to anyone over the phone.
Never include your passwords in an email message.
Never give your passwords to anyone, including family members, your supervisor or co-workers.
Never write down your passwords and store them anywhere in your work area. Don't store passwords in a file or on any computer system.
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A recent investigation revealed telemarketers and direct-mail companies sometimes receive 90 percent or more of the money people donate to charities.
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