Tips for making a strong password:
- Use different passwords for all accounts like email and banking to avoid risks if one gets compromised.
- Tip: If remembering many passwords is hard, try using a password manager.
- Make your password longer and more unique by using at least 12 characters, including uppercase, lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols.
- If you struggle to remember, try:
- Lyrics, quotes, or passages that are meaningful to you.
- An abbreviation of a sentence's first letters.
Example: Let's say your favorite song is "Imagine" by John Lennon. You could take the lyric "You may say I'm a dreamer" and turn it into a password like "YmSIad!B3@tl3$" (Do not use this).
- Avoid easily guessable passwords:
- Don't use personal info like nicknames, birthdays, or addresses.
- Stay away from common words, phrases, or patterns like "password" or "1234".
By following these tips, you can create stronger, more secure passwords.