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NoticeThere is an ongoing DDoS attack against the Europe datacenter. The severity of the attack may affect the connectivity to all servers in the datacenter. Our system administrators have implemented mitigation procedures and are currently closely monitoring the network traffic.
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Password tipsWhen choosing a password, you should avoid using passwords that:
- are very common (e.g. dictionary words, the word "password" in any language, "abc123", "letmein", and "newpass");
- are a simple word or phrase, combined with the current, or a recent year (e.g. "2014pass" and "new2015")
- contain sequential numbers or keyboard patterns (e.g. "123456", "qwerty", "ytrewq", "aassdd", and "qweasd");
- are based on a word with some letters replaced by similar-looking symbols (e.g. "p@ssw0rd" and "1l0v3y0u");
- contain or are similar to your username, email address, or domain;
- are based on personal information which can be obtained via social engineering tactics;
- are used elsewhere (e.g. for other email services, forum registrations, online banking);
The guidelines listed below will help you choose a strong (good) password:
- use a trusted password generator tool (e.g. the Random password generator available in the hosting Control Panel);
- choose a password that is at least 8 characters long;
- include a passphrase (a string that consists of multiple words), punctuation marks, numbers, and a mix of capital and lowercase letters;
- include phonetic replacements (e.g. '2b' for 'to be').
After you choose a strong (good) password, it is important to keep that password secure. Here are some tips on how to achieve this:
- use password manager software;
- never tell anyone your password, especially via email or instant messengers;
- do not write it down;
- change it periodically;
- do not use the same password for different websites/services;
- enter your passwords only on verified or trusted websites and services;
- use up-to-date anti-virus/malware software.
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