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Strong Passwords - A Must for Online Security

It’s a universal question from anyone around the world: How to make a strong password? How to make a strong password you can remember? or How to make a strong Facebook password? and so on.

When you create a new password, always remember:

  • Your password should be easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess.
  • Your Facebook password should be different to the passwords you use to log in to other accounts, such as your email or bank account.
Do not use same password for all your accounts
  • Longer passwords are usually more secure.
Longer passwords are always better for security
  • Your password should not be your email address, phone number or date of birth.
  • Avoid using common words, such as “password”.
Avoid using common words and personal information in your passwords
  • Use a password manager. There are many different applications that can store your passwords securely.
Use a password manager
  • Don’t share your passwords with anyone, online or in person. If you do, change them as soon as possible.
  • If you see a message letting you know that the password you have entered isn’t strong enough, try mixing together uppercase and lowercase letters.
Add variety to your passwords
  • You can also make the password more complex by making it longer with a phrase or series of words that you can easily remember, but no one else knows.
  • Make sure you review your passwords from time to time and make changes as frequently as possible.
Change your passwords frequently

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Read our related post: How to keep your Facebook account secure from hackers?

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