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Strong passwords: How to make them possible?!

Why is it important to create a strong password?

Passwords provide the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your computer and personal information. The stronger your password, the more protected your computer will be from hackers and malicious software. You should maintain strong passwords for all accounts on your computer.

How to create a strong password?

• Never use personal information such as your name, birthday, user name or email address.

• Use a longer password: at least six characters long.

• Don’t use the same password for each account.

• Try to include numbers, symbols, and both uppercase and lowercase letters.

How to keep your password safe?

• Choose a good password manager

• Use two factors authentication

• Don’t save your password on your phone, tablet or computer

• Don’t give out your password

Example of a strong password: IwiCcR!fOdIiNkE?

Why is it considered strong?

1. It starts with a passphrase, “I want ice cream! for dinner in Kentucky?”
2. Uses a rule to keep the first 2 letters of every word and capitalize every second letter.
3. Long at 14 characters.
4. Uses special characters: “!” and “?”
5. Includes uppercase and lowercase letters.

How to make it better?

1. Add characters to make it longer.
2. Add numbers.
3. Example: IwiCcR!7fOdIiNkE?6