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2. Tips to create a strong password - AOL Help

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   A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Here are some helpful tips on creating a secure password so you can make sure your information remains safe. Create a strong password • Use unique words - Don't use obvious words like "password". • Have 12 or more characters - Longer passwords are more secure.

3. 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 ...

4. Password strength - Wikipedia

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   Using strong passwords lowers the overall risk of a security breach, but strong passwords do not replace the need for other effective security controls. The effectiveness of a password of a given strength is strongly determined by the design and implementation of the authentication factors (knowledge, ownership, inherence). The first factor is ...

5. These are the 10 worst passwords — is yours on the list? - AOL

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   When it comes to creating more secure passwords — also known as password hygiene — there are some tips to keep in mind, such as using: ... “The only 'strong' password is a computer-generated ...

6. 5 Best Ways To Stay Safer From Identity Theft When You ... - AOL

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   Be Proactive. While many people wait until after their identity is compromised to act, one effective way to stay safer online is to be proactive. In addition to the other tips in this article ...

7. Protecting your AOL Account - AOL Help

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   Make sure that your password is difficult for others to guess, but easy for you to remember. Check out our Password protection tips article for techniques on generating passwords. Keep it to yourself. Never disclose or give your password and Account Security Question if you are prompted to in a link sent to you in an email, chat room or pop-up ...

8. Secure your AOL account - AOL Help

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   • Use a strong password and change it regularly - Create a strong password to minimize the risk of unauthorized account access. • Add another level of security - Turn on two-step verification and get sent a security code when someone logs in from an unfamiliar device or location.

9. 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 ...