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2. Password strength - Wikipedia

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   Password strength. Options menu of the random password generation tool in KeePass. Enabling more character subsets raises the strength of generated passwords a small amount, whereas increasing their length raises the strength a large amount. Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password against guessing or brute-force attacks.

3. 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 ...

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

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   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 Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to mark ...

5. 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 ...

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

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   The software even suggests criteria to make sure your passwords are as strong as possible. Try LastPass Premium risk-free* for 30 days. Wranging all our passwords can be a headache.

7. Protecting your AOL Account - AOL Help

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   Use different passwords. Using a single password for AOL and other sites (Facebook, Twitter, or banking websites) may place your AOL account, username or email at risk. We suggest using unique passwords for each site you visit. Be creative. Make sure that your password is difficult for others to guess, but easy for you to remember.

8. Password manager - Wikipedia

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   Password manager. A password manager is a computer program that allows users to store and manage their passwords [1] for local applications or online services such as web applications, online shops or social media. [2] A web browser generally has a built in version of a password manager. These have been criticised frequently as many have stored ...

9. Wikipedia:Password strength requirements - Wikipedia

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   A strong password and password security are just one part of securing your account. Users with advanced permissions, and indeed all users, should be taking steps above and beyond these requirements to ensure the security of their accounts. Two-factor authentication is now available to all administrators, template editors and edit filter ...