Joe Franell, President

Blue Mountain Networks

 

 

Think of your password as the key to your family’s digital home. Short, simple passwords can be “picked” by strangers in just hours, while longer ones with a combination of 12 letters, numbers, and symbols (like ! or #) could take years to break through.

 

Why This Matters for Your Family:

 

• Simple passwords like “123456” or “password” can be guessed instantly
• Adding length, special characters, and numbers makes passwords much stronger
• Memorable phrases are easier to remember than random characters

 

Instead of hard-to-remember random letters, try a phrase your family knows with some creative changes—”OurDog$potLoves2Bark!” is both meaningful and strong. Computer security experts tell us that these “passphrase” style passwords are not only more secure but also easier for you to remember.

 

Simple Tip for Busy Families: The extra minute spent creating a good password today could save your family countless hours of stress if someone breaks into your accounts. Consider using special family moments as inspiration—your child’s favorite stuffed animal plus your anniversary date with some special characters mixed in creates a password that’s meaningful to you but nearly impossible for strangers to guess.

 

Having fast, reliable fiber internet service connects your family to the world, but taking this small step helps ensure your finances, personal data, photos, messages, and vital information stay private and protected.

 

Community Corner:  What creative techniques do you use to remember strong passwords? Share your ideas (but not your actual passwords!) https://www.facebook.com/bluemountainnet

 

Our mission is to provide fast reliable and advanced digital services for residents and businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest, specifically focusing on providing high-quality phone and ultra-fast fiber internet services to underserved rural communities.

 

Here at Blue Mountain Networks, we believe that state-of-the-art and affordable fiber internet and phone service should be accessible to absolutely everyone. In our increasingly modern world, the importance of reliable and dependable fiber internet connections and advanced phone services are a vital necessity in the daily lives of our customers.