The best thing you can do for passwords, besides changing them frequently is to mix letters caps/non-caps with numbers with characters in a random fashion. DON'T USE birthdates, addresses, social security numbers.
SO for example. M1k3YM0u$e Use the number 1 instead of i. A $ or another character * for a "S", the number 0 instead of the letter "O" etc... Makes it harder for bots to hack through. Simple words like rosebud, or film or posters are simple for hack programs to run through. Tougher to remember, I know, but safer. Ira -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shelly Whitworth-King Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 11:28 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MOPO] eBay Hacking Hello MOPO My beau & other half has experienced something quite unpleasant! Somehow, someone based in Spain, managed to hack into his eBay account using a 'password robot'. It was not accessed through a fishing e-mail or pressing on a link, but via the front door. We are both VERY careful about opening e-mails or clicking on links that were not 'expected'! Now, he has had to spend precious time (which he has little of) over the last two days, cleaning up and dealing with the mess that has insued. eBay have informed him that they are aware of the problem but they have offered no practical assistance. Has anyone else experienced this recently? Aside from changing passwords on a regular basis, does anyone have any suggestions. Thanks Shelly _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch with absent friends - get MSN Messenger http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
