Hackers are constantly trying to break your security in order to use your identity or the resources you pay for. Password attempts are automated and can intelligently try thousands of passwords on your accounts very quickly. The only way to thwart hackers accessing your services by breaking into your accounts is to use strong passwords.
Every Internet login account you have needs a different password and every password needs to be a strong password.
A strong password include ALL of the following characteristics.
A Minium of 12 Characters
The more characters in your password, the harder it is to break. 12 charctaers is teh minimum, 14 is much better and every charcter extra adds to teh degree of difficulty in cracking your password.
Include Numbers, Symbols, Capital Letters, and Lower-Case Letters
Mix up the characters from all over your keyboard to create strong passwords.
Don Not Use Dictionary Words
Any word or combination of words that appear in a dictonary (in any language) are simply too easy for automated password crackers top try. Don't use them.
Do Not Use Substitutions
Do not subsitute digits for characters or vice versa in your passwords. Too easy to break.
Do Not Use Associated Names/Words/Numbers
Avoid using personal or family names, phone numbers, birthdays.
Use a Different Password for Each Account
Simply using one strong password for all your acounts leaves you open to attack shoudl your password fall into the hands of hackers. Then they will be able to easily access all your accounts. Unique strong passwords are essential for security.
Using strong passwords is essential but it is also difficult. There are many ways to conceive, remember and use strong passwords, and these techniques may be useful to some. For others we recommend LastPass password manager. It will create strong passwords for you and allow you to access and use them easily across multiple platforms. Check it out...
