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1. Password Control:-
o Do choose a password of length more than ___8_____ characters. Mixing letters and numbers in a _computer___ manner is a good idea.
o Do change your password periodically to prevent password ____________. Default passwords and passwords generated by others should be changed promptly.
o Do remember to log off system when you leave or finish with the Internet in __________ places, such as school, library, or cafe.
o Don't disclose your user ID or _____________.
o Don't share account with others.
o Don't use your personal information for your password, e.g. your ____________, address, ___________, etc.
o Don't give away your user ID or ___________ when completing an on-line form.
o Don't store your password in the browser, or leave it around, in particular near the computer.
o Don't re_____ passwords.
2. Instant messaging
With friends and family in other parts of the world, instant messaging (IM) is a way to rapidly communicate to people through the i_________. IM is provided by a downloadable program which communicates with a s________, making it possible to converse with others who use the same service.
IM started with ICQ in ____________. Since then, many instant messaging systems begun. The most popular today are AOL __________, Yahoo! _________, MSN ___________ and ICQ.
IM/ICQ is a very useful communication tool, however, it is essential to recognise that this facility can also be a__________ by a c______________ to make contact with users
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