Strong Passwords - Hsanokklis/2022-2023-Tech-journal GitHub Wiki

Having strong passwords is a crucial part of device and data security. There are a few rules you should follow when creating strong passwords, which include:

  • Try to use a different password for every account if possible
  • Should have 8 or more characters
  • Should include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and special characters
  • Should not contain any personal information and should be as random as possible

Making a strong password is important, but so is keeping it secure. Here are some tips for keeping your passwords secure:

  • Don’t tell anyone your passwords
  • Change them regularly if you can
  • Never write them down
  • Don’t type passwords into computers you don’t trust

Examples of good passwords:

  • S0uP!sGo0d!ferY@u
  • C@t!+d0G86
  • engl1shi$aw3s0m3
  • sCi3ncEru!3s129

Examples of bad passwords:

  • Password
  • 1234
  • ilovecats
  • Susan123

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