Last week I was hit with credit card fraud online. It turned out OK for me, but was a good lesson learned. Always remember your first line of defense online is a good password. Here's my story -- http://www.deniseoberry.com/index.ph...ud-like-i-did/
Great to hear you got that straightened out quickly. I had that happen a few years ago and it should make one think.
I like using Roboform too for password generation and easy access to the pw-protected sites that I use.
The only times I DON'T use something like RoboForm for other than password generation is for:
1 - Online banking accounts
2 - Day Trading accounts
3 - Payment processor accounts
4 - Hosting accounts
But for all other types of sites, I love using RoboForm for quick & easy access to sites.
Weird thing I found out, tho ...
I generally like to use a 12 character password (alpha-numeric/upper/lower case/other characters) but one of my online banks only allows 6-8 digits for the password. You'd think they'd want you to use longest as possible.
All good points Rick. Interesting that you bring up 12 character passwords. Just this past week the Georgia Institute of Technology published a report on that same issue saying they are much tougher to crack. I suspect we will be seeing banks and other institutions move in that direction. Here's a short CNN article on the topic -- http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/innovat...rds/index.html
Thanks for that link Lynette. I can guarantee it wasn't a phishing attack. I don't respond to those emails, always go direct to any website. I am convinced it was a hack and my password put me at risk -- it wasn't a real weak password (combination of letters and numbers), but it wasn't the strongest. Your best line of defense, besides a great password, to ensure it doesn't happen with iTunes is to make sure you have NONE selected as your billing method. It will be a bit of an inconvenience when you buy, but compared to the scare I got I don't mind at all.
Heh strange you bring that point up because right after reading the post, I tweeted how people are so insensitive and just assume it's bad passwords and calling people names etc etc. I don't know if it is an Apple fanboy/girl thing but it really annoys me. This type of thing is a matter of when.
Like you, I have selected none on the payment options and the only reason I had it set on iTunes is because of AppleTV it is SUCH a pitb to type on ATV. Guess I'll just have to purchase it on the computer before watching on AppleTV.
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