World Password Day 2023: Know tips to create strong passwords for all your accounts

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Setting up a password is an easy, but tedious task, especially if you're active on multiple platforms. Of course, the process is annoying and time-consuming and it's a pain thinking of new passwords all the time. Then comes the most mind-consuming task of all, remembering them. Although simple passwords are easy to remember, it also means an easy job for a hacker to crack it within a few seconds. Therefore, it is vital to set up strong passwords to safeguard all your accounts.

Therefore on World Password Day, learn the best tips and practices to set up a strong password which will keep your accounts away from the hands of hackers.

ALWAYS keep a different password for different platforms. Although setting up a common password makes it easy to remember, it can also lead to all your accounts being exposed with the leak of just 1 password. With just one hack, cybercriminals can get access to thousands of passwords and use them to try and access multiple accounts.

Passwords that contain a mix of characters, numbers, and symbols are more difficult to guess and are therefore less likely to be hacked. Hence, it is advised to use a random combination that is only remembered by you to keep your password more secure.

Short passwords are easier to guess, and cybercriminals can have a field day if they get access to your accounts. Thus, you should aim for a password that is at least 8-12 characters long as it takes longer to figure out.

Adding a double layer of security to your accounts wherever you can is imperative. Most platforms offer additional security layer options like OTPs via email and phone number, etc. Use them, you can never be too safe.

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