I would like to echo Lover's advice here and don't use passwords that can easily be figured out,
Use a mixture of numbers & letters. Don't go for the obvious dates of birth thing .
A friend told me once a good idea for example, is your OLD car registration numbers… easy to remember for you –
and change your password on the 1st of each month to something different. Maybe choose a minimum of 6, more if possible, and use them on a rotation basis. Do not keep your passwords on your computer. And if you write them down, use your own code or encryption.
Guard your personal details and passwords like you do your bank accounts and money. Be as cunning as if you are being stalked. Never let your guard down, the price could be very costly to you.
Never give out personal details , no matter what the sob story.
Make sure your computer security is on and your firewall enabled.