Skybersecurity Month: The Importance of a Strong Password

Are Your Passwords Strong Enough? In this Blog Post we share Tips for Better Online Security.

Passwords—they’re the gatekeepers to our digital lives. From banking apps to social media accounts, everything is protected by a simple combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. But here’s the big question: Is your password strong enough to keep cybercriminals out?

Many of us are guilty of using weak or predictable passwords—like ‘123456!’ or even ‘p@s$word.’ These common choices are easy targets for hackers, especially those using brute-force attacks to crack codes. So, how can you protect your accounts better?

Expert Tip #1 – Length Matters

The foundation of a strong password starts with length. The longer your password, the harder it is to crack. Hackers rely on guessing quickly, and adding more characters makes their job significantly harder. Aim for at least 12 characters or more to build a solid defense.

Expert Tip #2 – Mix It Up

Don’t rely on just letters. Make your password stronger by mixing uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. A combination of these makes it more complex and difficult to guess.

Expert Tip #3 – Avoid Personal Info

Using personal information like your name, birthdate, or favorite sports team makes your password easy to guess. Hackers often gather personal data from your social media or public profiles. Keep your passwords unpredictable and unique.

Serge’s Unique Method to Remember All Your Passwords

Worried about forgetting your passwords? Serge has developed a unique method that can help you remember them all, while making sure it would take a million years to crack! The solution is simple—use your imagination. Unlike machines, people can think in images, and this makes it possible to create strong, memorable passwords that are easy for you to recall but impossible for machines to guess.

Watch this short video to learn how to create a password that even the smartest algorithms won’t crack!

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