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It is not impossible for any website (including DNA website) to experience a data breech, or other event that compromises the account privacy of their users. One good practice when creating and maintaining accounts on different websites is to use very strong passwords, such as a combination of random letters, numbers, and symbols. This makes your password more difficult to guess, and thus protects your account. | It is not impossible for any website (including DNA website) to experience a data breech, or other event that compromises the account privacy of their users. One good practice when creating and maintaining accounts on different websites is to use very strong passwords, such as a combination of random letters, numbers, and symbols. This makes your password more difficult to guess, and thus protects your account. | ||
Another recommendation is to change your password frequently, such as once every six months. Changing your password regularly also helps prevent others from easy access to your account, and your information held there. | Another recommendation is to change your password frequently, such as once every six months or using a [https://www.useapassphrase.com/ passphrase]. Changing your password regularly also helps prevent others from easy access to your account, and your information held there. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||