I had a client ring me and say he had swapped iPhones and the telco was unable to get his notes across. I asked if he had turned on iCloud – he said he did not bother as iCloud was not important. However it is important and turning on iCloud on his old iPhone and new iPhone would have resulted in his notes being restored. iCloud on Apple devices will sync amongst others: Photos Mail Contacts Calenders Reminders Safari Notes and most important – Find my iPhone More details can be found on iCloud here: iCloud This also makes it easier when you upgrade to a new iPhone and remember have a good password with your Apple ID and turn on 2 factor authentication.
Continue ReadingThe One Thing You Should Not Have In A Password
At least once a week i will encounter someone who has lost access to their online account through a poor password and the one common mistake is that a word is visible which makes it easy to “break”. For example: eve20156 crows1997 crows1998 port2004 If you do not want to use a password manager you need to eliminate the word but as we all know it is hard for us to remember passwords so how do we make the above passwords just a bit better. 20E15ve6! 19Cr97ows# 19Cro98ws! 20Por!t04 Some slight changes have made these more secure but still able to be remembered. Also remember to turn on 2 factor authentication
Continue ReadingDo You Know Your Date Of Birth ?
With online accounts you are required to fill in your date of birth , now many people decide to “cheat” and that is where you can encounter issues if you get locked out of your account. If you have to get back into your account and you cannot remember the date of birth you entered or you enter your “true ” date of birth , you will not gain access to that account. So my advice is , enter the true date of birth and turn on 2 factor authentication where you give your mobile phone number to the online account , then if someone tries to access your account you will receive a message but unless they have the code that is on your mobile , they will be unable to gain access. 2 factor authentication should be turned on for as many as you can but as a guide: Google Apple Microsoft Dropbox
Continue ReadingDo You Know How To Manage Your Apple ID
Apple make it very easy to manage your Apple ID and it is something you should know how to logon onto in case you have to: Change any of your details Change your email address Add 2 factor authentication ( you really should do this ) Know how many and what devices you are logged into Your Apple ID is the email address you gave Apple and the password that accompanied it , and you log onto at Manage Your Apple ID .Apple also give you a way to recover your ID and password should you have forgotten it. More information on the Apple ID can be found here :Manage Your Apple ID
Continue ReadingPasswords – Do Not Share And Make Sure You Choose Wisely
Passwords are, for many , the weakest link in their security chain. Whether it is your online accounts , banking , or logging into your computer , your password needs to be good. Names that are visible should be avoided at all costs : for example – richard2015 is a terrible password that will be broken very quickly. However 20Richa15rd is an improvement. Make sure you know your password , use a password manager such as Last Pass If 2 factor authentication is available make sure you use it , something you know (your password) and something you have ( the code sent to your mobile phone number ). DO NOT SHARE your password – it is yours – many could learn from this Seinfeld Episode “A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Never give out your password to anyone.* Never give it to friends, even if they’re really good friends. A friend can – maybe even accidentally – pass your password along to others or even become an ex-friend and abuse it. Don’t just use one password. It’s possible that someone working at a site where you use that password could pass it on… Read More
Continue Reading2 Factor Authentication – Something You Know – Something You Have
Password issues abound with many on the most popular sites we use and visit but most can be fixed if people had turned on 2 Factor Authentication (2FA). 2 Factor Authentication means that you will give your mobile phone number to the company , then when you try to login or login from another computer , your mobile will receive a text with a code on it which you will need to login to the site along with your password. Something you know – password – something you have – the text message from the mobile phone. If you have lost your account in the past to “hackers” where they gained access to your account then turning on 2FA is for you. 2 Factor Authentication is available for many sites including: Apple Google Microsoft Facebook Twitter Snapchat More information can be found here: 2 Factor Authentication – What You Need To Know Here’s Everywhere You Should Enable 2 Factor Authentication
Continue ReadingOffice For Android – Passwords Problems
Office For Android Office for Android devices is now available Here are some details to assist you: Set Up Microsoft Office On Android 2 Factor Authentication Here are details of 2 factor authentication: Lifehacker Guide To 2 Factor Password Issues I continually get calls from people re their accounts being compromised , whether they are their social media , email accounts and their are usually some common flaws in their passwords. Too short They have a word in it It is just a poor password The graphic below will give you some tips Source: WhoIsHostingThis.com
Continue ReadingEmbrace The Cloud – But Follow The Rules
Lets Put The Celebrity Photo “ hack “ Into Perspective Many media outlets blamed Apple and iCloud however it has been reported that the photos that were put on the internet came from Apple devices , Android devices and webcams.This was a targeted attack on the celebrities. So how did they do this? Email account – email address they found this out They knew the answers to the security questions used on these accounts – mothers name , favourite car , first job are not hard to find out Weak password that was used on multiple accounts They could have clicked links in emails giving them access to their computers Lets not confuse iCloud and “ the cloud The cloud is storing information and data at a separate location that you access via an internet connection. There are very few people that have not used the cloud whether you are aware of this or not – when you use a credit card you are using “ the cloud “ iCloud is Apples software to back up your settings , photos , contacts ,documents ( made on Apples devices ) and is secure if you follow the rules for security Turning… Read More
Continue ReadingHave A Google Account – Add 2 Step Verification
If you have a Google account you need to add 2 step verification You can find the instructions and information here. More Information On Google 2 Step Verification : Click Here
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