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Passwords should be at least eight characters long, and should be complex: they should contain lower case letters, upper case letters, numbers, and special characters. The longer you can make your password, the better.
Don’t create obvious passwords or PINs. PIN numbers like 0000, 1111, 2222, or 1234 are very common: up to 20% of those in use are accounted for by these common sets of numbers. Additionally, don’t be too personal with your password. Don’t use your phone number, your birth date, or your social security number when making your password.
One of the biggest reasons people make simple passwords is that they want to make sure they will remember them. To remember your password while still being complex, use a passphrase. A passphrase could incorporate a line from your favorite movie, song, or television show while still using the rules of complexity detailed in rule #1. For example, your passphrase might be: “Sweet*H0me*Ala8ama.”
If you have trouble remembering your passwords, use a password manager. With a password manager, like 1Password or LastPass, you’ll ensure that you have a unique and encrypted password that you can store safely on the cloud or transfer to your phone.
If a hacker figured out your password for one website, and you used the same password everywhere, he’d have all your information. That’s why it’s so important to create a unique password for every account that you have.
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