Lock your workstation before you leave your desk

December 11, 2011

Don’t enter your password on an untrusted computer.

A password is only as secure as the computer or network it is used on.

Bad Guys target public kiosk-type computers and wireless networks, such as those in Internet cafes, conference centers, hotels and motels, and airports. The instant you type your password on a computer that is infected or rigged, or on one using a compromised wireless network, the Bad Guy has got that password for good. This is one reason why you should change your passwords on a schedule, and never reuse a password on several computers or systems. Regard all public-use computers as untrustworthy. If you have no choice but to use a public computer, change your password before you log off or at the next available opportunity.

Article source: http://www.sans.org/info/40733

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