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2. The Most Common Password Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them!) - AOL

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   Failing to change a password – Some experts suggest changing passwords at least once a year. The problem is most people keep the same password forever, and that makes it easier for them to get ...

3. Tips to create a strong password - AOL Help

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   Create a strong password. • Use unique words - Don't use obvious words like "password". • Have 12 or more characters - Longer passwords are more secure. • Avoid sequences or repeated characters - Don't use adjacent characters on your keyboard (QWERTY). • Use a different password for each site - Otherwise, if someone acquires one ...

4. Password strength - Wikipedia

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   Most password managers can automatically create strong passwords using a cryptographically secure random password generator, as well as calculating the entropy of the generated password. A good password manager will provide resistance against attacks such as key logging , clipboard logging and various other memory spying techniques.

5. Password - Wikipedia

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   Password. A password, sometimes called a passcode, is secret data, typically a string of characters, usually used to confirm a user's identity. Traditionally, passwords were expected to be memorized, [1] but the large number of password-protected services that a typical individual accesses can make memorization of unique passwords for each ...

6. Password policy - Wikipedia

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   Password policy. A password policy is a set of rules designed to enhance computer security by encouraging users to employ strong passwords and use them properly. A password policy is often part of an organization's official regulations and may be taught as part of security awareness training. Either the password policy is merely advisory, or ...

7. Here's how to manage your passwords — and your sanity - AOL

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   The program creates secure passwords for every single account you have – from social media to credit card accounts. It then stores all of those unique passwords in a secure vault that can be ...

8. You should change your password now on these 5 platforms - AOL

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   Passwords should be long and strong. Use at least 12 characters and avoid common words or phrases. Don’t reuse passwords. Use different passwords for different accounts, that way if one of your ...

9. Reset or change your password - AOL Help

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   From most AOL mobile apps: Tap the Menu icon. Tap Manage Accounts. Tap Account info. Tap Security settings. Enter your security code. Tap Change password. Enter a new password. If these steps don't work in your app, change your password using your mobile browser.