Everyday we hear about new emails, websites and other accounts getting hacked. The number one reason for this though is a weak password on the users’ end. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create strong passwords that cannot be hacked easily. While this is not an overly long tutorial, it is still important to get a pen and notepad to record the steps that should be taken.
1. Think of Your Favorite Numbers
Without a doubt, creating passwords with numbers is a great way to increase the level of security. You will find that numbers can be difficult for someone to guess, especially if you do not use easy to figure our ones. Avoid the easy 1,2,3 scenario and use robust number sequences that are not easily busted. Remember, use numbers when creating your passwords, it certainly increases security.
2. Use a Symbol or Special Characters
While this is often a debated topic, whether or not special symbols and characters are necessary, it is very important and necessary. You see, these characters make it more difficult for someone to guess your password. If brute force is used, it is still not as easy and chances are, the hacker will never be able to crack your password. It is highly recommended that you use at least two special symbols and characters. This drastically increases security and helps to prevent hacking.
3. Use Both Upper and Lowercase Letters
Passwords like: ‘pA$SwOrD9840’ are certainly not easy for someone to remember if they should see it. It is also a good way to create a strong password that cannot be easily hacked. It is very important to use a mixture of upper and lower case letters to enhance security to the maximum too.
4. Do NOT Use Easily Discovered Information
One of the most common mistakes that tech users make it to create a password or pin with their D.O.B. These are easy to remember but also very easy to hack. In order to protect your accounts you should avoid using easily discovered information. It is important, that you avoid these simple mistakes as much as possible.
Verdict
With the amount of password hacks that occur daily, it can’t be overlooked that creating robust passwords is important. If you’re worried that you might create strong passwords and not remember them. It is recommended that you use a password manager like LastPass. Your accounts should all be secure as long as you follow the steps in this guide on how to create strong passwords that cannot be hacked easily.
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Kharim Tomlinson
11th November 2019 at 7:03 pm
Awesome article about having strong passwords.
I realize that a lot of people have password problems. They either use weak passwords and they have a hard time remembering their easy password.
All they have to do is use a word and add a little spin to it with uppercase, lowercase letters along with numbers and special character as you mentioned.
Believe it or not, my password is almost 20 characters long. Longer passwords are also harder to hack.
Nice job. Keep up the good work.
kemmythegeek
12th November 2019 at 6:24 am
Hi Kharim, thanks for the reply. You certainly hit the nail on the head right there! I have seen people create passwords 5 characters long and ask why is there a problem with the sign up process :D. As you know most forms require that the password is at leas 8 characters. Generally I tell individuals to try and use at least 15 characters using the steps above.
Sure thing, thanks much!
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