S01.L07 - Creating Strong Passwords
- 2. Creating strong passwords You'll need to create a password to do just about everything on the Web, from checking your email to online banking. And while it's simpler to use a short, easy-to-remember password, this can also pose serious risks to your online security. To protect yourself and your information, you'll want to use passwords that are long, strong, and difficult for someone else to guess while still keeping them relatively easy for you to remember.
- 3. Why do I need a strong password? Even though most websites are secure, there's always a small chance someone may try to access or steal your information. This is commonly known as hacking. A strong password is one of the best ways to defend your accounts and private information from hackers.
- 4. Tips for creating strong passwords A strong password is one that's easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess. Let's take a look at some of the most important things to consider when creating a password.
- 5. Tips for creating strong passwords Never use personal information such as your name, birthday, user name, or email address. This type of information is often publicly available, which makes it easier for someone to guess your password. Use a longer password. Your password should be at least six characters long, although for extra security it should be even longer. Don't use the same password for each account. If someone discovers your password for one account, all of your other accounts will be vulnerable.
- 6. Tips for creating strong passwords Try to include numbers, symbols, and both uppercase and lowercase letters. Avoid using words that can be found in the dictionary. For example, swimming1 would be a weak password. Random passwords are the strongest. If you're having trouble creating one, you can use a password generator instead.
- 7. Common password mistakes Some of the most commonly used passwords are based on family names, hobbies, or just a simple pattern. While these types of passwords are easy to remember, they're also some of the least secure. Let's take a look at some of the most common password mistakes and how to fix them.
- 8. Common password mistakes Problem: This password uses too much personal information, along with common words that could be found in the dictionary.
- 9. Common password mistakes Problem: At only five characters, this password is way too short. It also includes part of her address, which is publicly available information.
- 10. Common password mistakes Problem: While patterns like this are easy to remember, they're also some of the first things a hacker might guess when attempting to access your account.
- 11. Common password mistakes Problem: There's nothing really wrong with this password, but remember that you should never use the same password with different accounts.
- 12. Using password managers Instead of writing your passwords on paper where someone might find them, you can use a password manager to store them securely online. Password managers can remember and enter your password on different websites, which means you won't have to remember longer passwords. Examples of password managers include LastPass, 1Password, and Google Chrome's password manager.
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