Health & Fitness February 02, 2024

How Strong Passwords Work

Learn what makes a password strong and how to create secure passwords.

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What Makes a Password Strong?

  • Length: At least 12 characters
  • Complexity: Mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
  • Uniqueness: Not used elsewhere
  • Randomness: Not predictable

Weak vs Strong

Weak: password123
Strong: aB3$kL9!mN2@pQ5#

Tips

  • Use a password manager
  • Never reuse passwords
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Use random password generators