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

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   For example, passwords like S@lly123 or B*bby226 aren’t going to be strong enough to thwart a hacker. Sharing your password – It probably goes without saying that passwords shouldn’t be ...

3. Password strength - Wikipedia

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   Password strength is specified by the amount of information entropy, which is measured in shannon (Sh) and is a concept from information theory. It can be regarded as the minimum number of bits necessary to hold the information in a password of a given type.

4. 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 ...

5. Frustrated trying to remember your passwords? Try this - AOL

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   When creating strong passwords, keep two rules in mind: Use different words than those used by other websites. For example, if you have social media and email accounts, avoid using the same ...

6. Strong passwords more important than ever, experts warn - AOL

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   Strong passwords more important than ever, experts warn. Only one in five people in the UK can correctly identify a secure password over a risky one, according to new research. A study from the ...

7. Passphrase - Wikipedia

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   Passphrase. A passphrase is a sequence of words or other text used to control access to a computer system, program or data. It is similar to a password in usage, but a passphrase is generally longer for added security. Passphrases are often used to control both access to, and the operation of, cryptographic programs and systems, especially ...