How important is it to have a strong password? Passwords keep your information, money, and identity safe. Here are some ways to keep yourself safe.
Complexity
The best way to keep yourself safe is to have a password that can’t be cracked easily. The password should have uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. This prevents hackers from using dictionary attacks.
If your password is too simple (123456, password, etc.) it will be cracked in no time. To see how long it will take hackers to guess your password try this Password Cracking Estimator.
Multiple Passwords
Having just one or two passwords makes you vulnerable to getting all of the websites you use hacked as well. Once they correctly guess your password on let’s say eBay, they will try it on PayPal, Amazon, Walmart, or anywhere else you could have a sensitive information saved.
It is best to have at least four different passwords and to try and change them regularly.
Do Not Save Your Passwords
It is not smart to keep a list of your passwords anywhere. Even if you just write them down on a sticky note or in a notebook, someone could still get their hands on it. The best method is to just to keep them in your head but if you really need to write it down keep it somewhere safe and not just out in the open (On your monitor or under your keyboard).
Changing your passwords, having multiple passwords, and keeping them complex and secret is the best way to keep your information safe.