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What is a strong password?


A secure password, also known as a password , does not depend on whether you use special characters or lower or upper case letters!




With so many websites and online applications requiring us to quickly create accounts and come up with passwords, it's no wonder so many of us struggle to follow the advice of so-called password security experts. At the same time, the computing power available for cracking passwords is increasing.



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1.) ... The length of the password is solely responsible for security!
2.) ... More information about password and password! 
3.) ... Are secure passwords good enough to protect my data?


1.) The length of the password is solely responsible for security!

For example, the password  9457765627124624535 is more secure than Mike+33 , a long password is bad if it is predictable, such as: 11111222223333344444

This really depends on the length. The longer the safer. And even better if the password or parts of the password do not appear in a Lexicon or other books and have no logic. Of course, a few special characters don't do any harm - you can also use a hex number!

Not bad is to write out the date in letters and use some digits or a math problem, ....!

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2.) More information on password and password! 


 
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PS:
Password policies need to evolve as we learn more about how people are using and abusing them.

There are many SMS delivery security issues, including malware that can redirect text messages. Attacks against the cellular network and portability of cell phone numbers. On telephone lines, also known as  SIM swaps  , your mobile operator will issue you a new SIM card to replace a lost, damaged, stolen or the wrong size for your new phone. In many countries, it is unfortunately far too easy for criminals to convince a cell phone shop to transfer a person's phone number to a new SIM card and thus hijack all text messages .

3.) Are secure passwords good enough to protect my data?



Strong passwords are an important part of data security, but they alone may not be enough to fully protect your data. Here are some reasons why:


Human Factors:
Even the most secure password can be compromised due to human error. For example, users may tend to write down passwords or use passwords that are easy to guess.

Phishing and social engineering: Hackers can attempt to steal your passwords through phishing attacks or social engineering attacks where they impersonate trusted people or organizations to obtain your credentials.

Weak security questions: Many online services use security questions as an additional authentication method. If these questions are easy to answer or information is publicly available, attackers can gain access to your accounts.

Password Manager: Using a password manager can make managing strong passwords much easier and ensure you use unique, complex passwords for each website.

Software updates: Keep your operating systems and applications up to date as security updates often contain fixed vulnerabilities.

Encryption: Encrypting your data is also important, especially on mobile devices and in the cloud.


Overall, strong passwords are an important part of security strategy, but they should be used in conjunction with other security measures such as 2FA, password managers, cybersecurity training and credential awareness to best protect your data.



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