Passwords can be a key to many things, for example your emails, your Facebook profile, or your bank account. Did you know that some people still use passwords like “password” or “123456″? Needless to say, it’s dangerous to use one and the same simple password for all of your online accounts. Imagine a hacker cracked that one password? To be safe, you should create unique and difficult to crack passwords.
So do you know how to create a good password? And how can you remember more than one of them? Here are some tips and tricks to maintain individual strong passwords for all of your online accounts.
Know The Characteristics Of A Safe Password
■it cannot be found in a dictionary.
■it contains special characters and numbers.
■it contains a mix of upper and lower case letters.
■it has a minimum length of 10 characters.
■it cannot be guessed easily based on user information (birthdate, postal code, phone number etc.)
Create Individual Passwords For Every AccountOnce you have a strong base password, you can use it to create individual passwords for each of your online accounts. Simply add the first three letters of the service, e.g. “E1d_1D!4Y:)GMa” for your GMail account or “E1d_1D!4Y:)eBa” for eBay.
Be Super Safe
To be super safe, you should have TWO base passwords.
They will be used to keep important and not so important accounts separate. You would use one password for sites which hold personal information or credit card details, such PayPal or GMail. The second password would be used for forums and similar sites that would not be of great harm if hacked. However, the passwords should be equally strong.
Update Passwords RegularlyThis is the toughest part. To maintain safety with a strong password, you have to update your password every few weeks or months. The more often, the better. You can do this in several different ways. Here are some ideas that will keep it simple.
Change your base password only:
■Change the special character substitutions you’re using.
■Reverse use of upper and lower case letters.
■Type the password with SHIFT lock turned on.
So do you know how to create a good password? And how can you remember more than one of them? Here are some tips and tricks to maintain individual strong passwords for all of your online accounts.
Know The Characteristics Of A Safe Password
■it cannot be found in a dictionary.
■it contains special characters and numbers.
■it contains a mix of upper and lower case letters.
■it has a minimum length of 10 characters.
■it cannot be guessed easily based on user information (birthdate, postal code, phone number etc.)
Create Individual Passwords For Every AccountOnce you have a strong base password, you can use it to create individual passwords for each of your online accounts. Simply add the first three letters of the service, e.g. “E1d_1D!4Y:)GMa” for your GMail account or “E1d_1D!4Y:)eBa” for eBay.
Be Super Safe
To be super safe, you should have TWO base passwords.
They will be used to keep important and not so important accounts separate. You would use one password for sites which hold personal information or credit card details, such PayPal or GMail. The second password would be used for forums and similar sites that would not be of great harm if hacked. However, the passwords should be equally strong.
Update Passwords RegularlyThis is the toughest part. To maintain safety with a strong password, you have to update your password every few weeks or months. The more often, the better. You can do this in several different ways. Here are some ideas that will keep it simple.
Change your base password only:
■Change the special character substitutions you’re using.
■Reverse use of upper and lower case letters.
■Type the password with SHIFT lock turned on.
