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2. 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 ...

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. 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.

5. What to Know Before Changing a Password - AOL

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   We all loathe getting the prompt to change a password, but security is important. Learn some tips and best practices before you create your next password. Main Security Identity Tech Support ...

6. The Worst Password Habits — and What to Do Instead - AOL

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   7 Worst Password Habits to Avoid. Stay away from these password fails to make your online activities more secure. 1. Using the Same Password Everywhere. We get it; it’s easy to use the same ...

7. Password strength - Wikipedia

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   Asking users to change passwords frequently encourages simple, weak passwords. If one has a truly strong password, there is little point in changing it. Changing passwords that are already strong introduces a risk that the new password may be less strong. A compromised password is likely to be used immediately by an attacker to install a ...