Today is National Password Day

National Password Day is all about caring, but no sharing! Remember, do not use passwords that can be easily guessed . . . . 

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Please also be reminded to activate Multi-Factor Authentication (“MFA”)  on all available accounts as MFA protects you if your credentials get compromised by requiring authentication via devices that you own/register. For information on NYU MFA, see: http://www.nyu.edu/it/mfa

For more information, please see:

  • https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/most-hacked-passwords-revealed-as-uk-cyber-survey-exposes-gaps-in-online-security
  • Connect, Under Lock and Passphrase