Do Not Share Passwords

    Your password is like a key to your digital life. It unlocks your email, bank accounts, and other important online services. That’s why it's crucial to keep your password a secret.

Why is password sharing dangerous?

• Identity Theft: If someone else knows your password, they can pretend to be you and steal your money or personal information, damage your or your company's reputation.
• Data Breaches: Shared passwords make it easier for hackers to gain access to your accounts and your company's sensitive data. Only you know how your password is used, and we can only assume others who have our passwords too are being just as safe as you. Never assume.
• Company Policy Violations: Most companies have strict rules against password sharing, including Robinson Park. Sharing passwords out of context, or in a way to circumvent systems or agreements can lead to disciplinary action.

Examples of accounts you should never share passwords for:

• Email: Your email account contains personal information and is often used to reset passwords for other accounts.
• Online Banking: Sharing your banking password can result in financial loss.
• Company Computers and Networks: Access to company systems is restricted for a reason. Sharing passwords violates company policy and puts the entire network at risk.
• Licensed Software: Software licenses are often tied to individual users. Sharing passwords can be very risky for a subscribing entity, and lead to software deactivation, including a blacklist of the offending party -- which can be an entire business. Assuming they choose not to pursue litigation to recover losses because of the behavior.

What to do if you need help:

• If you believe your password has been compromised, change it immediately and enable two-factor authentication if available.
• Reach out to your IT team for extra guidance by emailing [email protected].

Remember: Protecting your passwords is essential for your personal, professional, financial, and business security. Never share your password with anyone, even friends or family. It's extremely rare to have a contextually appropriate scenario where a password needs to be shared among several people. Ask yourself if doing so is somehow cheating or taking advantage of a system or agreement. If this behavior is noticed, professionally call it out so we can better align ourselves with integral business practices.

Additional Tips:

• Create strong, unique passwords for each account.
• Avoid using easily guessed information like birthdays or pet names.
• Be wary of phishing emails or calls asking for your password.
• Regularly update your passwords.

By following these guidelines, you can help protect yourself from cyber threats.