Creating Better Passwords

In a world where it feels like we need passwords for everything, it can be easy to become a bit careless when creating them, Using obvious information, using the same password for multiple platforms and only varying passwords for different platforms by one character are all ways information can be put in danger of being compromised.

To help keep your information safe, try to keep these items in mind when creating your next password.

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Paraphrases over passwords

When creating your passwords, the more characters, the better. A great way to ensure enough characters is by utilizing phrases instead of only one word. 

Capital letters

Many passwords require a capital letter. When placing your capital letter, consider avoiding putting it at the very beginning of your pass phrase and including more than one. 

Special characters

People are quick to utilize an exclamation point at the end of their password to accomplish the “special character” requirement. The next time you are creating a password, try placing a different special character somewhere in the middle of the phrase.

Numbers

Another typical requirement for passwords is to include a number. When choosing your number(s), avoid common combinations or dates: “123,” birthdays, anniversaries, etc. When choosing your numbers, try something unrelated to your significant dates or consider changing up the order of them. 

Examples

Replace “Birthday1974!” with “heWasBorn06M@rch2o15.”

Replace “Password123!” with “thisI$MyP@ssphrase4Facebook.”

Replace “Myname2468!” with “2Be0rNot2Be-Thatisthe?”

With these tips and tricks, it can be easy to create passwords that not only meet requirements and keep your information safe, but ones that are easy to remember and make sense to you! Go ahead, use these tips and tricks today to help improve your passwords!

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