The Importance of Having a Hard to Figure Out Password
Has your social media, banking, or favorite gaming site been hacked by an outsider? It is important to act quickly when an event like this happens. Contact the support team of the website you are trying to access to attempt to regain your account. Most times, if critical account login information has been changed, you will be emailed and/or texted a notification of such a change on your account.
It's more important than ever to have a hard to figure out password. With all of the recent hacks, passwords are more vulnerable than ever before. If you make it difficult for someone to hack your password, they will likely move on to an easier target. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of having a hard to guess password and how you can create one that is both secure and easy for you to remember!
Creating a secure password is important, but it can be difficult to come up with a new one that is both secure and easy for you to remember. Here are some tips to help you create a strong password:
- Never use words in your password.
- Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Make it at least eight-twelve characters long or longer. Longer is better.
- Avoid using easily guessed words like "password" or your name.
- Change it regularly. (AT LEAST QUARTERLY)
- Don't use the same password for everything.
- Use Two Factor Authentication.
- Take advantage of a password service to manage all of your passwords like, https://www.lastpass.com.
Where available, use Two Factor Authentication (TFA) or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This adds an extra layer of security to your account by requiring you to enter a code from your phone in addition to your password. Get notified on your phone if a change is happening to your account where you have a password.
Do you need help creating a good hard to crack password? You can use a free service to help generate a random password. Check out the "Strong Random Password Generator" website provided by Lastpass, here.
By following these simple tips, you can create a strong password that will help keep your accounts safe!
(Author's Note: Make sure to alter random generated passwords as computer generated passwords "can be figured out" or "learned". Also make a strong attempt to make your password difficult to figure out.
