https://omid.dev/tags/safety-tips/Recent content in Safety Tips on Omid Farhanghttps://omid.dev/images/bio-photo-150x150.jpghttps://omid.dev/images/bio-photo-150x150.jpgHugo -- 0.163.3en-US2026 Omid Farhang | All rights reserved.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/15/passwords-used-by-the-conficker-worm/Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:55:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/15/passwords-used-by-the-conficker-worm/A historical look at the weak passwords Conficker brute-forced — still a reminder to avoid dictionary words and defaults on any network share.https://omid.dev/2009/01/14/tips-to-help-keep-your-passwords-secret/Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:55:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/14/tips-to-help-keep-your-passwords-secret/Five practical rules for keeping passwords safe — updated with password-manager guidance alongside the original 2009 tips.https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/10-tips-for-safe-instant-messaging/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:58:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/10-tips-for-safe-instant-messaging/Ten safety tips for messaging apps — updated from the 2009 AIM-era guide to cover WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and similar services.https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/11-tips-for-social-networking-safety/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:56:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/11-tips-for-social-networking-safety/Eleven safety tips for social media — updated from the 2009 guide that referenced MySpace and Windows Live Spaces.https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/passwords/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:55:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/passwords/How to create strong passwords and passphrases — updated from the 2009 guide with password managers and two-factor authentication.https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/what-to-do-if-youve-responded-to-a-phishing-scam/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:50:43 +0330https://omid.dev/2009/01/13/what-to-do-if-youve-responded-to-a-phishing-scam/Steps to take after falling for a phishing scam — updated from the 2009 guide that referenced Internet Explorer 8 SmartScreen and Microsoft Update.