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This article covers the five most common mistakes when creating passwords.Summary
This article by Meg Watson, writing for ABC Everyday, interviewed security researcher Troy Hunt regarding passwords, and he lists the five following points:
- People make the mistake of going too simple. Don't use a single word; use a passphrase.
- Don't use personal information for a password, date of birth, pet's or child's names, etc.
- Don't use the same password for everything or re-use a previous one. It's easier to remember, but it's also easier for a hacker to access all your accounts.
- We don't need to remember a password; we just need access to it. A Password Manager easily achieves this.
- Don't change your password all the time—but change if you suspect that your accounts have been compromised.
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References
The Runway (airforce.gov.au)Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:
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References from the web:
- May 2021 The Conversation Four ways to make sure your passwords are safe and easy to remember
- Jun 2021 WCNC Charlotte Hacker shares how easy it is for thieves to steal your passwords
- Jan 2022 ZDNet Cybersecurity 101: Protect your privacy from hackers, spies, and the government
- Dec 2021 PC Magazine The Best Password Managers for 2022
Source: ABC Australia
- Link to Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
- Media Check: ABC News Australia - Media Bias/Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
- LEARNING OUTCOMES—RUNWAY | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
