Tips for More Secure Passwords
Generally, people
are well aware of the value of passwords. While some still think of it as a
child’s game. Even if you are uninterested in technology, you must be
interested in posting your pictures and events on social networking sites.
Setting unique passwords may be a challenging task, but it is quite inevitable.
Hackers keep piling on the new ways to hack. These few tips can help us
maintain our privacy and peace of mind as well:
1-
Use your most complex mind
Put all the complexities of your brain in setting up the
password. We are trained to keep our thinking process simple, but here
complexity works well. Set a complex password, set it with some unexpected
words like LUTHER29@ MARTIN68.
2-
Don’t forget to add number and symbols
Setting up a simple password like 12345 or abcde is not a good
idea. These are the most simple passwords and can be traced easily. Instead, go
for combinations such as a@1b#2z*26, Such combinations are difficult to catch,
and the hacker will be disappointed each time he tries to disturb you.
Apple passwords are good examples; each password requires one number and one
capital letter.
3-
Longer passwords give better security
Short passwords are easily accessible. Creating long passwords will
prevent the hackers from hacking your account. Pick up any phrase and try
writing it with numbers and symbols in between.
4-
Pin codes are perfect combinations
We all know about combinations and permutations; there is the
uncountable probability of combination with the 0-9 digits. For IOS, you can
change the password from simple to complex, use a fingerprint. Android users
have better options; they can set a 9 point to unlock system, face lock, and
numerical password.
5-
Check the security of the password
After setting up a new password, check the strength of your
password through some applications available online, just type, how safe my
password is? It will let you know, how long one will take to crack your
password. If doubtful, set it again, until you are fully satisfied.
6-
There is no harm in logging out
It’s better to log out of all the accounts if not in use.
It barely takes 5-6 seconds to do so, leaving the account logged in is going to
cause trouble for future. Keeping the sites logged in will allow the hackers to
access it quickly. The imminent harm is immeasurable.
7-
Social Networking sites
If one day you find that your Facebook account has been hacked,
go to FB hacked section, If you are signed in, follow the instructions to
secure my account, otherwise, send a report considering my FB account has been
hacked. Twitter and LinkedIn, Unlike Facebook, the only thing you can do here
is to change your password following two ways: If you can log in, then go to
the account section and access the “passwords” tab to turn it. If unable to
locate the account, request them to change it through the home page. If the
password is regenerated, try to remove all the suspicious apps. Delete all the
spams and DMs
Google- If Google is creating trouble then its wise to
accept that all the accounts are in trouble. Begin by clicking on “Can’t access
your account”? Don’t forget to use google Two-step verification process.
You can keep your iOS, Android, tablets, and PC safe and secure
with the use of these simple steps. You can always opt for a password manager
like the Last Pass, Kee Pass, and 1Password.
Joey Williams is a Microsoft Office expert and has been
working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Robert has
written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites
such as office.com/setup
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