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Today Dani presented on some key topics of security in our online world: Passwords, Email Separation, Credit Freeze, Two-Factor Authentication and Social Engineering. Most people use much too-simple passwords that are easily cracked by algorithms running on today's computers. Since we have so may services online that we need passwords for, she recommends using a password manager. In day-to-day usage of e-mail, never click on any included link. If you want to visit a website URL in an e-mail, type the URL link yourself in our browser. Use one of the 3 credit bureaus to "freeze your Credit Report" if you find unfamiliar activity connected with it. When an online service offers 2-factor authentication, use it. It's a little more time-consuming but will help prevent unauthorized access. Finally, there are still Nigerian Princes out there who want to send you $1million if you'll just send them $50, don't do it.