A password is an arrangement of characters used for authentication, to prove or gain access to information. It form of code that enable a person to allow only people who know the password to access certain data. Although they are used to secure information accessibility, the main disadvantage is that they can be stolen, forgotten, or broken.
The only way to make sure your information is safe is to create a strong password. While there are many software that can help manage and create passwords, to create a strong passwords one must do the following:
- Don't use legible words or words from the dictionary in any language
- Use more than 8 characters
- Include numbers and combinations of upper and lower case characters
- Don't use any relevant date such as SSN, DoB, et
- Use a random password generator (recommended)
- Don't write the password on a piece of paper or save it in the computer, try to memorize it instead.
Source
Wikipedia - Passwords
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