On the first Thursday of May each year, it’s World Password Day. A day designed to remind internet users to think about the very thing that protects almost all of their sensitive data, passwords! Traditionally, passwords were expected to be memorised, however as the number of services that the average person uses increased, so too did the complexity requirements and number of passwords that needed to be remembered.
Why the need for stronger passwords
One common mistake people make is they use the same password for all their accounts. A Google survey found that at least 65% of people reuse passwords across multiple, if not all, sites! What this means is that if the password for one of their accounts is leaked, their other accounts would be light work for hackers. How many passwords do you currently use and are they all unique?
10 tips and tricks for creating strong passwords
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